Triumph Tiger 800 vs Triumph Tiger 800 Xc
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 800 vs Triumph Tiger 800 Xc. 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. Triumph Tiger 800 Xc: 94 hp @ 9,250 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
Triumph Tiger 800
Triumph Tiger 800 Xc
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
94 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
216 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,300 rpm
94 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
79 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
79 Nm @ 7,850 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Tiger 800 Xc
8.0/10
"The most characterful middleweight adventure bike you can buy used."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Early gearboxes feel notchy
−Standard suspension disappoints enthusiasts
−Cooling hoses age poorly
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