Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs Kawasaki Versys 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs Kawasaki Versys 650. Triumph Tiger 850 Sport: 84 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Versys 650: 69 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
Kawasaki Versys 650
Horsepower (hp)
84 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
82 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
84 hp @ 8,000 rpm
69 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
82 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
195 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
8.0/10
"The smartest budget adventure buy wearing a Triumph badge right now."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Generous 10,000-mile service intervals
+Excellent build quality throughout
Cons
−Screen rattle on early bikes
−Limited wind protection stock
−Basic electronics vs competitors
Kawasaki Versys 650
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that quietly does everything well."
Pros
+Extremely reliable parallel twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Uninspiring visual presence
−Wind protection merely adequate
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