Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	141 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,350 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	122 Nm	Torque	103 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,230 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	865 mm
Height	Height	1,470 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2015

In the large enduro segment, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 occupies the position of the cheapest offer, yet you don't have to do without anything - even traction control and ABS are included as standard. Excellent brakes, great comfort and a wonderfully powerful V-twin engine are ingredients that should please almost everyone. The fact that it doesn't play in the top league with 100 hp is made up for by the wonderful power delivery, which ensures a relaxed climate on long journeys. Only the wind protection is not optimal with the original windshield; one should invest in the affordable, somewhat larger windshield.

Powerful engine

traction control as standard

very good brakes

taut yet comfortable chassis

great touring capability

complete instrumentation

Windshield creates turbulence on the head

the engine runs out of breath in the upper rev range, arbitrary optics