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The Machina skid plate for the Triumph Tiger 900 family (2020–2023) is a 3mm aluminium protection plate that solves a documented failure in the OEM Rally Pro design — a single-point sump mount that cracks sump covers on trail impacts. Four rigid brackets distribute force across four sump contact points simultaneously, quartering the impact load at any single point.
Both the sump and the exposed oil filter — which sits at the front of the engine beside the exhaust collector, a common strike point — are covered. All 2020–2023 variants share the same frame, engine, and underbody geometry: one plate fits base Tiger 900, GT, GT Pro, Rally, Rally Pro, and 850 Sport within this model-year range.
Bolt-on to existing mounting points with no drilling and no permanent modifications — installs in 15 to 20 minutes using standard spanners and allen keys, with all hardware included. Compatible with OEM lower crash bars and centre stand on GT Pro and Rally Pro variants. Designed and tested on Indian roads by MACHINA.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium |
| Thickness | 3mm |
| Mounting | 4 sump brackets — rigid, force-distributed |
| Coverage | Sump + oil filter |
| Oil change access | Built-in provision — no plate removal needed |
| OEM crash bar compatibility | Compatible |
| OEM centre stand compatibility | Compatible (GT Pro and Rally Pro) |
| Model year | 2020–2023 only |
| Model | Year | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger 900 / GT / GT Pro / Rally / Rally Pro / 850 Sport | 2020–2023 | Yes |
| Tiger 900 (all variants) | 2024+ | No — see separate 2024+ listing |
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Be the first to share your experience!It is made for the Triumph Tiger 900 / GT / GT Pro / Rally / Rally Pro / 850 Sport from 2020 to 2023. If you have other aftermarket parts fitted nearby, or you're not sure of your model year, send Machina a photo on WhatsApp before ordering and we'll confirm fitment.
3 mm aluminium. Aluminium is strong for its weight and does not rust, so it copes with rain, mud and road spray.
It bolts to the Triumph Tiger 900 / 850 Sport's mounting points under the engine with basic hand tools. Fit all bolts loosely first, line the plate up, then tighten evenly. Any mechanic can fit it if you'd rather not do it yourself.
Yes. Tall speed breakers, potholes, flying stones and broken ghat roads are exactly what a skid plate is for. It keeps the sump and lower engine of your Triumph Tiger 900 / 850 Sport safe from hits that could crack a casing and leave you stranded far from a service centre.
Check drain-plug and filter access when you first fit the plate. If access is tight on your model, the plate comes off with its mounting bolts in a few minutes for servicing.
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