Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	74 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	61.9 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	49 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	79 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,850 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,215 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	865 mm	Width	840 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,568 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	865 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 800 XC 2011

I like the Tiger 800 XC not only on the road for my daily commute to work. It is a very uncomplicated vehicle which, thanks to the powerful and lively engine, is not only very useful but also a lot of fun. On the racetrack, I actually only used the vehicle for my instructor work. But I couldn't help it and had to take to the track once in the faster group. The high-quality chassis and the agile engine were a joy to ride and the Tiger 800 XC is THE universal talent par excellence for me.

lively engine

sporty but comfortable chassis

very easy to handle

lots of practical benefits

great price/performance ratio

Spartan dashboards

on-board computer cannot be operated from the end of the handlebar

wind / weather protection not so great

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009

In principle, you can do anything with a V-Strom. It is, for example, a faithful hack'n moped that reliably gets you to work day after day. But it's also a weekend bike that you can take to the Kalte Kuchl or the Soboth on a Sunday. And of course, the V-Strom is particularly well suited for extended tours and trips.

Good-natured chassis

relaxed seating position

relatively powerful engine

aggressive exhaust trim

handguards

relaxed riding feel.

Not a really sophisticated look

windscreen a little too small.