Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	90 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60.7 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	130 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.2	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,160 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	66.3 degree	Rake	64 degree
Trail	Trail	112 mm	Trail	124 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	260 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Collision warning, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Blind Spot Assist, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

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	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,296 mm	Length	2,345 mm
Width	Width	982 mm	Width	975 mm
Height	Height	1,547 mm	Height	1,310 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	875 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	223 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A
Range	Range	588 km	Range	454 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.4 l/100km
Euro Norm	Euro Norm	Euro 5+	Euro Norm	Euro 5+

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips, Keyless System, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

The Suzuki V-Strom 800 impresses in the travel test with its great balance. It is relaxed to ride in everyday life, remains comfortable on longer journeys and delivers more riding pleasure on winding roads than its sober appearance would suggest. It is precisely this versatility that makes it a strong travelling companion.

easy to handle, yet fun and powerful two-cylinder engine

high level of ride comfort

relaxed ergonomics

good-natured and predictable riding performance

balanced touring qualities

confident on varying tarmac surfaces

Suspension clearly comfort-orientated at very ambitious speeds

limited maximum lean angle

only suitable to a limited extent for rough off-road use (ABS cannot be disengaged)

wind protection for tall riders only okay, not brilliant

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Suzuki V-Strom 800

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

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Price Suzuki V-Strom 800

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Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2022 vs
Triumph Tiger Explorer Spoked Wheels 2015

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Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2025

Suzuki V-Strom 800 2025

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer vs Suzuki V-Strom 800

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer

Price Suzuki V-Strom 800

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