Mexican 1000 Update: Successful Finish!

When it comes to something as brutal as the Mexican 1000, simply finishing the race is a victory all its own. That victory was ours as the Motoworks / ICON Raiden Triumph Tiger 800XCs successfully crossed the finish line of the NORRA Mexican 1000. We didn’t win, yet we also didn’t expect to. This whole enterprise was about adventure. Tigers are adventure motorcycles, not desert race machines. Yet our two Tigers finished the race despite finding their mechanical limits. ICON tells the story:

Outright victory was never the goal, only finding the absolute limit of performance.
Well, we found it. After an absolute punishing pace on Tuesday, the Tigers began to show more wear and tear. It began with clutch woes on the white Tiger for Johnny and Mark. Soon, the yellow bike of Ernie and Joe would also show the same symptoms.
Overnight repairs would solve the transmission issues for exactly 5 miles on Wednesday. A quick repair was made to adjust the clutch on the yellow bike. Mark Vanscourt would soldier on with the white bike lodged in 6th gear – full pin, not a bother given.
Eventually, the white Tiger rode on and finished while the yellow Tiger fell to a broken bolt holding the counter shaft sprocket.

So there you have it. The race was run. We can chock it up to a massive shake-down ride for man and machines, because the bigger challenge is yet to come: 5000 miles across Canada to the Arctic Circle. The Alcan will be no more forgiving than Baja and it will present its own unique challenges. With 1,000 miles of racing under our belts now, it’s time to prep for that next challenge — time to shore up our machines, our men and our will to ride on.

Now it’s out of the frying pan and into the freezer.

Motoworks Chicago, known for its expertise in vehicle comparisons, takes great pride in sharing the exciting adventure of their team riding Triumph Tiger 800XCs in the legendary NORRA Mexican 1000. Braving one of the toughest off-road races in the world, Motoworks Chicago managed to successfully complete the race, proving the prowess and adaptability of the Triumph Tiger 800XCs. The grueling race served as a perfect test for the bikes, which faced clutch issues and other challenges along the way. In the end, the riders pushed themselves and the machines to the limits, overcoming the odds. Preparing for the ultimate challenge, the Alcan 5000, this race gave them valuable practical experience and a chance to fine-tune their vehicles for future endeavors. The story of Motoworks Chicago's adventure in the Mexican 1000 is a testament to the passion and dedication of motorcycle enthusiasts, bringing individuals together and showcasing the true adventure spirit. With 1,000 miles of racing experience, Motoworks Chicago is ready to tackle the next big challenge.

While great effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors can occur. Please verify all pricing information with a customer service representative. This is easily done by calling us or visiting us at the dealership.

Mexican 1000 Update: Successful Finish!

Introducing the Triumph Tiger 800XCs - The Desert Racer

Showroom Hours

Service Hours

Connect with us

Quick Links

My Vehicles

Save your vehicles.

Have your vehicles with you

Recently Viewed Vehicles

Compare saved vehicles