Triumph Tiger 800 XC / XCx / XCA — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
799cc Liquid-Cooled Inline-3 120° Crank (21-Inch Wire-Spoke & WP Off-Road Suspension) · Source: Triumph Tiger 800 XC / XCx / XCA (2011–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Triumph Tiger 800 XC / XCx / XCA (2011–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2011–2019 Triumph Tiger 800 XC / XCx / XCA (chassis A08-XC/A082-XC/C201-XC) requires 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1 Racing)) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.6 L (3.80 US qt) with filter service (T1218001 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI front (90/90 - 21 54V) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (150/70 R17 69V), paired with 3× NGK CR9EIA-9 / LMAR9AI-8 spark plug(s) and a YTX16-BS / YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.4 L (3.59 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~380 km (236 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 10W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SH or higher (Castrol Power 1 Racing) |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.4 L (3.59 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.6 L (3.80 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.1 L (4.33 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | T1218001 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 90/90 - 21 54V · Rear: 150/70 R17 69V (Tube-Type Spoke Rim) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR9EIA-9 / LMAR9AI-8 × 3 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX16-BS / YTX14-BS (12V 14.0Ah Sealed AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Heavy-Duty X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 800 cc · 95 hp @ 9,250 rpm · 79 N·m (58.3 lb-ft) @ 7,850 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 840 mm (33.1 in) · 221 kg (487 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 19 L (5.0 US gal) · ~20 km/L → ~380 km (236 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 16,000 km / 16,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 16,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Off-road 21-inch tubed wire-spoke variant; upgraded from Showa to full WP 43 mm suspension (220/215 mm travel) starting with the 2015 XCx/XCA generation.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Unlike the tubeless Tiger 900 Rally, Tiger 800 XC wire-spoke rims require inner tubes; sump takes 3.6 L of SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50 JASO MA2 w/ HF204.