Honda Transalp 700 vs Triumph Tiger 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Transalp 700 vs Triumph Tiger 800. Honda Transalp 700: 59 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Tiger 800: 95 hp @ 9,300 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Transalp 700
Triumph Tiger 800
Horsepower (hp)
59 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
59 hp @ 7,500 rpm
95 hp @ 9,300 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Transalp 700
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that rewards you daily without drama."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly capable off-road
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Lacks modern electronics
−Fuel injection hesitation issues
Triumph Tiger 800
8.0/10
"The sweet-spot adventure bike that punches well above its price."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Narrow, flickable, genuinely fun
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Early ABS sensors unreliable
−Stock suspension too soft
−Fuel economy disappoints touring
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