Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Triumph Tiger 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xl650v Transalp vs Triumph Tiger 800. Honda Xl650v Transalp: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Xl650v Transalp
Triumph Tiger 800
Horsepower (hp)
53 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
95 hp @ 9,300 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–6.0 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 Xl650v Transalp
7.5/10
"Dependable, unfussy adventure tourer that rewards patient, practical riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Suspension underwhelms experienced riders
−Coolant hose failures on older bikes
−Lacks outright performance excitement
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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