Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs Triumph Tiger 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport vs Triumph Tiger 900. 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. Triumph Tiger 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
Triumph Tiger 900
Horsepower (hp)
84 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
82 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
193 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
84 hp @ 8,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
82 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 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 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
Triumph Tiger 900
8.5/10
"A genuinely accomplished adventure bike that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Fairing mounting points crack
−Pricier used than rivals
−Wind noise above 80mph
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