Speed Triple 1200 RS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition compared on price, mileage, power and specifications — base variant of each, with the on-road price in Karwar.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Standard · Naked

₹21.76 Lakh ex-showroom

₹26.43 Lakh on-road, Karwar

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Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition
Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Standard · Adventure

₹16.05 Lakh ex-showroom

₹19.52 Lakh on-road, Karwar

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Speed Triple 1200 RS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition: at a glance

The Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition is ₹5.71 Lakh cheaper than the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS (₹16.05 Lakh vs ₹21.76 Lakh ex-showroom). The Speed Triple 1200 RS takes most powerful, bigger engine and lightest. The Tiger 900 Desert Edition takes best mileage and lowest seat.

CheapestTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (₹16.05 Lakh) vs Speed Triple 1200 RS (₹21.76 Lakh)
Best mileageTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (21.2 kmpl) vs Speed Triple 1200 RS (18 kmpl)
Most powerfulSpeed Triple 1200 RS — Speed Triple 1200 RS (180.5 bhp) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (106.5 bhp)
Bigger engineSpeed Triple 1200 RS — Speed Triple 1200 RS (1160 cc) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (888 cc)
LightestSpeed Triple 1200 RS — Speed Triple 1200 RS (199 kg) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (219 kg)
Lowest seatTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (820 mm) vs Speed Triple 1200 RS (830 mm)

Speed Triple 1200 RS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition specifications

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Price & Overview
Ex-Showroom Price₹21.76 Lakh₹16.05 Lakh
Body TypeNakedAdventure
Categorybikebike
Engine & Performance
Engine1160 cc888 cc
Power180.5 bhp106.5 bhp
Torque128 Nm90 Nm
TransmissionManualManual
Top Speed230 kmph-
Fuel & Efficiency
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Mileage18 kmpl21.2 kmpl
Fuel Tank15.5 litres20 litres
Dimensions
Kerb Weight199 kg219 kg
Seat Height830 mm820 mm
Ground Clearance--

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Speed Triple 1200 RS vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

The Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition is cheaper: Tiger 900 Desert Edition (₹16.05 Lakh) vs Speed Triple 1200 RS (₹21.76 Lakh) (ex-showroom, base variant). The on-road price adds RTO and insurance and varies by city.

Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative and may vary. Ex-showroom, road tax, registration, insurance and other charges are subject to change without notice. Please confirm the final on-road price with your nearest authorised dealer before purchase.