Tiger 900 Desert Edition Standard vs Apache RTX Base
Compare selected variants side by side across prices, specifications, and features.
Cheaper to buy
Apache RTX Base
₹2.28 Lakh
More powerful
Tiger 900 Desert Edition Standard
106.5 bhp
Better power-to-weight
Tiger 900 Desert Edition Standard
486 bhp/tonne
Lighter
Apache RTX Base
180 kg
Cheaper to run
Apache RTX Base
₹3.23/km
 Triumph Tiger 900 Desert EditionStandard ₹16.05 Lakh |  TVS Apache RTXBase ₹1.99 Lakh | ||
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| Price & Ownership | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹16.05 Lakh | ₹1.99 Lakh | |
| On-Road Price (Ratlam) | ₹18.24 Lakh (est.) | ₹2.28 Lakh (est.) | |
| EMI (per month) | ₹46,740 | ₹5,847 | |
| Running Cost | ₹4.95/km | ₹3.23/km | |
| At a Glance | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Body Type | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Availability | On sale | On sale | |
| Colours | Urban Grey / Sapphire Black | Lightning Black Metallic Blue Pearl White Tarn Bronze Viper Green | |
| Engine & Performance | |||
| Engine | 888 cc | 299 cc | |
| Power | 106.50 bhp | 35.50 bhp | |
| Torque | 90.00 Nm | 28.50 Nm | |
| Power-to-Weight | 486.3 bhp/tonne | 197.2 bhp/tonne | |
| Torque-to-Weight | 411.0 Nm/tonne | 158.3 Nm/tonne | |
| Top Speed | -- | 140 kmph | |
| Fuel & Efficiency | |||
| Mileage | 21.20 kmpl | 32.50 kmpl | |
| Fuel Tank | 20.00 litres | 12.50 litres | |
| Range on a Full Tank | 424 km | 406 km | |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Kerb Weight | 219 kg | 180 kg | |
| Seat Height | 820 mm | 835 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | -- | 200 mm | |
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | Not listed | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | |
| Bore x Stroke | Not listed | 78 mm x 62.6 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | Not listed | 11.6:1 | |
| Spark Plugs | Not listed | 1 Per Cylinder | |
| Emission Standard | Not listed | BS6 Phase 2B | |
| Performance | |||
| Max Power | 106.5 bhp @ 9500 rpm | Not listed | |
| Max Torque | 90 Nm @ 6850 rpm | Not listed | |
| Riding Range | 424 km | Not listed | |
| Riding Modes | Road, Rain, Sport and Off-Road | Not listed | |
| Engine Type | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | Not listed | |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 mm x 61.9 mm | Not listed | |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | Not listed | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | Not listed | |
| Electricals | |||
| Instrument Console | 7 inch TFT Display | Not listed | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Not listed | |
| GPS & Navigation | Turn by Turn Navigation | Not listed | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Digital | |
| Tripmeter | 2 Tripmeters, Digital | 3 Tripmeters, Digital | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Not listed | |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes | Not listed | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Not listed | |
| Average Speed | No | Not listed | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not listed | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Not listed | |
| Clock | Yes | Not listed | |
| Battery | Not listed | 12V, 8Ah | |
| Instrument Cluster | Not listed | 5 inch TFT Display with Brightness Control | |
| Headlight | Not listed | Dual LED Headlamp | |
| DRLs | Not listed | Yes | |
| Brake/Tail Light | Not listed | LED | |
| Turn Signal | Not listed | LED | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Not listed | Yes | |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | |
| Brakes | |||
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm | |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 255 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm | |
| Suspension | |||
| Front Suspension | Showa 45 mm upside-down forks | USD Forks, Ø 41 mm | |
| Rear Suspension | Showa (RSU), manually adjustable preload and rebound damping | Monoshock Absorber | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Wheels & Tyres | |||
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Wheel Size | Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch | Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch | |
| Tyre Size | Front - 100/90 - 19, Rear - 150/70 - R17 | Front - 110/80 - 19, Rear - 150/70 - 17 | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | Not listed | Front - 32 psi, Rear - 32 psi | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion) | Not listed | Front - 32 psi, Rear - 32 psi | |
| Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe | Steel Trellis Frame | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3 litres | 2.5 litres | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | - x 930 mm x 1410 mm | Not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1556 mm | 1430 mm | |
| Overall Dimensions | Not listed | 2176 mm x 885 mm x 1400 mm | |
| Seat & Storage | |||
| Under Seat Storage | No | Not listed | |
| Pillion Seat | Stepped Seat | Not listed | |
| Pillion Comfort | Footrest, Grab rail | Not listed | |
| Lights | |||
| Headlight | Dual LED Headlamp | Not listed | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | Not listed | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | Not listed | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | Not listed | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Not listed | |
| Turn Signal | LED | Not listed | |
| Riding Modes | |||
| Riding Modes | Not listed | Tour, Rally, Urban and Road | |
| Safety | |||
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Not listed | Yes | |
| Saree Guard | Not listed | Yes | |
| Safety & Convenience | |||
| Saree Guard | Yes | Not listed | |
| Quickshifter | 2 | Not listed | |
| Traction Control | Yes | Not listed | |
| Cruise Control | Available | Not listed | |
| USB Charging Port | Yes | Not listed | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Not listed | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | No | Not listed | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Not listed | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | Not listed | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Not listed | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | Not listed | |
| Silent Start | No | Not listed | |
| Features | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Not listed | No | |
| GPS and Navigation | Not listed | No | |
| Cruise Control | Not listed | Available | |
| Traction Control | Not listed | Yes | |
| Quickshifter | Not listed | No | |
| Ride by Wire | Not listed | Yes | |
| USB Charging Port | Not listed | Optional | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Not listed | Optional | |
| Windscreen | Not listed | Yes with Manual Adjustment | |
| Start Type | Not listed | Self Start | |
| Adjustable Levers | Not listed | Clutch and Brake | |
| Warranty & Service | |||
| No. of Free Services | 0 | Not listed | |
| Comfort and Convenience | |||
| Pillion Seat | Not listed | Stepped Seat | |
| Pillion Comfort | Not listed | Footrest, Grab rail | |
| Heated Grip | Not listed | No | |
| Center Stand Availability | Not listed | No | |
Best value in each row is marked green. "Not applicable" means the specification does not exist for that bike (an electric bike has no fuel tank); "Not listed" means the manufacturer does not publish it. A dotted underline marks a value published for the model rather than for that variant — where variants are known to differ on a specification, each shows only its own value. Assumes petrol at ₹105/litre and electricity at ₹8/unit; claimed mileage and range, so both sides read optimistic. On the on-road price at 9.5% for 36 months after a 20% down payment.
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