Triumph Tiger 1050 vs Triumph Tiger 955i
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 1050 vs Triumph Tiger 955i. Triumph Tiger 1050: 115 hp @ 9,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Tiger 955i: 104 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 1050
Triumph Tiger 955i
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
104 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
215 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,400 rpm
104 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
93 Nm @ 5,100 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 1050
7.5/10
"A charismatic sports-tourer that rewards careful buying and proper maintenance."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
Cons
−Early ABS pump failures costly
−Suspension mediocre for heavier riders
−Wind protection barely adequate
Triumph Tiger 955i
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply rewarding triple that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Sublime triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong low-rev torque
Cons
−Throttle body sync neglected often
−Frame corrosion issues known
−Cam chain tensioner expensive
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