Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Maintenance Schedule

This is the maintenance schedule with associated service intervals for the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx motorcycles.
It’s very similar to those for other motorcycles with similar engines in the Triumph Tiger 800 series.
This maintenance schedule applies to the following models:
- 2018 Triumph Tiger XCx
- 2019 Triumph Tiger XCx
Maintenance Schedule for Triumph Tiger XCx
The following is the list of maintenance operations and to be done on this motorcycle with a distance or time interval — whichever comes earlier.
There are two kinds of service interval: every a) distance or b) time period. In each case, it’s the earlier of the two that’s most important.
Part of the below table includes checks you should do every day.
Operation Description | Every | 500 (800) one month | Year | 6,000 and 18,000 (10,000 and 30,000) | 12,000 (20,000) | 24,000(40,000) |
Fork oil – renew | – | • | ||||
Headstock bearings – check/adjust | – | • | • | • | • | |
Headstock bearings – lubricate | – | • | • | |||
Rear suspension linkage – check/lubricate | – | • | • | |||
Brakes | ||||||
Brake pads – check wear levels | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Brake master cylinders – check for fluid leaks | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Brake calipers – check for fluid leaks and seized pistons | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Brake fluid levels – check | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Brake fluid – renew | Every two years, regardless of mileage | |||||
Drive Chain | ||||||
Drive chain slack – check/adjust | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Drive chain – wear check | Every 500 miles (800 km) | |||||
Drive chain – lubricate | Every 200 miles (300 km) | |||||
Drive chain rubbing strip – check | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Drive chain rubbing strip – renew | – | • | • | • | ||
General | ||||||
Fasteners – inspect visually for security | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Bank angle indicators – inspect visually for wear | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Accessory rack sliding carriage – check for correct operation‡ | – | • | • | • | • | |
Side stand – check operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Centre stand – check operation | Day | • | • | • | • | • |
Centre stand flanged sleeves – check/clean/grease | – | • | • | • | • | |
Accessory pannier link mechanism – check for correct operation and adjustment‡ | – | • | • | • | • |
* Evaporative system fitted to models for certain markets only.
‡ Only if fitted.
General information about the Triumph Tiger XCx
The Tiger XCX, with its instant responsiveness, improved riding position and stunning Tiger 800 style, is a ride that can take you on any adventure with real off-road poise and performance. New generation engine with 94 hp engine power. 5 riding modes from ‘Road’, ‘Off-Road’, ‘Rain’, ‘Sport’, and ‘Off-Road Pro’ riding modes. Peak torque at 8,050rpm delivers a smooth & reliable ride. 5″ TFT instruments, intuitively access comprehensive information through angle-adjustable, full color display. WP 1.69 in (43 mm) upside down forks, with adjustable rebound and compression damping, 8.66 in (220 mm) and 8.46 in (215 mm) travel, respectively. Twin 12 in (305 mm) floating discs, Brembo 2piston sliding calipers, switchable ABS and Single 10.04 in (255 mm) disc, Nissin single piston sliding caliper, switchable ABS.
Manual for the Triumph Tiger XCx

The above maintenance schedule comes directly from the user’s manual for the Triumph Tiger 800, which is available on the Triumph web site.