Hey everyone,

I wanted to check with the community if anyone else has faced a similar issue with their Tiger 900, because I’m honestly at a point where my confidence in the bike (and the service experience) has taken a hit.

I own a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro (purchased Jan 2023). Around a year into ownership, the bike developed a noticeable ticking noise from the engine. I took it to the service centre, and after inspection they carried out a major top-end repair (including cylinder head, valves, shims, etc.). I was told the issue was fully resolved and the engine was “as good as new.”

However, after roughly another year of riding, the exact same ticking noise has come back.

I’ve now submitted the bike again (April 2026), and it’s currently at the workshop. The response this time has been along the lines of doing standard checks (valve clearance, tensioner, etc.) and then escalating if needed — which honestly feels like a repeat of the previous cycle.

What’s adding to the frustration:

• Last time, the bike was in the workshop for ~5 months due to parts delays
• When I finally got it back, there were cosmetic damages (tank + engine area), which had to be corrected later
• Now, despite such a major repair earlier, the same issue has resurfaced

At ~24,000 km, this doesn’t feel like normal wear & tear for a premium motorcycle.

My questions to the community:

• Has anyone else faced recurring engine ticking / valve train issues on the Tiger 900?
• Did your issue get resolved permanently, or did it come back?
• Has anyone had to go as far as engine replacement?
• Is there something specific (like tensioner, valve clearance instability, etc.) that tends to cause repeat issues on these bikes?

Bigger concern

I’ve always respected Triumph as a brand, especially for their engineering and riding experience. But situations like this really make you question the after-sales reliability and consistency of diagnosis.

A one-off issue is understandable. But a repeat of the same problem after a major engine rebuild is hard to ignore.

Would really appreciate hearing your experiences—good or bad—so I can understand if this is an isolated case or something others have gone through as well.

Thanks in advance 🙏