For sport- touring duty, the Tiger Sport 660 adds wind protection with an upper fairing and an adjustableheight windscreen.
TIGER SPORT 660
The next morning, I was given the key to a Tiger Sport 660 in Interstellar Blue / Mineral Gray, with the fetching blue applied to the upper fairing and top of the tank. I arrived a little early so I could familiarize myself with the instrument setup. There’ s a color TFT display on top paired with an LCD screen below; both were easy to read, and the interface was intuitive. There’ s just the right amount of tech on this bike without making it unnecessarily complex( or expensive). The bike offers three ride modes: Sport, Road, and Rain. A 6- axis IMU provides inputs for cornering ABS and traction control, and the quickshifter and onetouch cruise control are standard.
Ready to twist the Tiger’ s tail, I put it into Sport mode, and we headed for the hills by way of lots of urban roundabouts. The updated 3- into- 1 exhaust system produces more of a growl than a bark. You’ ll hear those three cylinders, but your neighbors won’ t complain. The 660’ s wide powerband combined with clutchless upand downshifting made short work of getting through villages and around pokey cars, and the steering geometry made for a nimble- but- not- twitchy ride.
As we gained elevation, traffic thinned out and we found ourselves on a silkysmooth road winding through pines and rocky knolls. The Tiger’ s throttle response was always spot- on, and power delivery was consistent with no dips or flat spots. The Triple’ s 94 horses pushed the bike through corners as fast as I wanted without needing to pin the throttle. Up front, twin 310mm discs are pinched by Nissin 2- piston calipers, and fluid is pushed through steel- braided lines. Braking power was good without requiring me to mash the lever. Entering and exiting corners, the Showa separate- function inverted fork and rear monoshock performed competently( the only adjustment is rear preload via remote knob).
The Tiger’ s upright riding position was comfortable enough for all- day riding, and the ergonomics felt agreeable whether I was pushing it through curves or cruising at mellow speeds. The fairing and one- hand- adjustable windscreen provided plenty of wind protection in higher- speed straightaways and sweepers. The 32.9- inch seat height kept my knees from complaining( a lower 31.9- inch seat is available as an accessory).
The Tiger Sport 660 that I rode in Spain was equipped with the optional color- matched side cases($ 970). The mounting system is discreetly built into the tailsection, which remains clutterfree when the cases are removed, and the locks are matched to the ignition key. The capacity
Weighing just 465 lb, the Tiger Sport 660 is a light, agile bike that is fun in the twisties.
18 / NOVEMBER 2026 / RIDERMAGAZINE. COM