The adventure game

Mixed messages out on the road mirror Rich’s inner turmoil

2025 BMW R1300GS ADVENTURE TE TROPHY

New Tiger Sport 800 bests rivals with big-value spec

Or, put another way, the latest all-round sports tourers flogged across that there France. The new Triumph Tiger Sport 800 and updated Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and BMW F900XR go on a mini-break

The nation’s favourite is the ultimate do-it-all-machine

Can Triumph’s Tiger Sport 800 overhaul the Yamaha Tracer 9 and BMW’s F900XR for top sport-touring honours? We take them on a 1200-mile French road trip to find out