Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Overview - Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026 vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	74 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	51.1 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	45 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	68 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	44 mm	Throttle Bore	32 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping, Clutch systems
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	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	660 ccm	Displacement	451 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	210 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Uni Trak
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	196 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	23.1 degree	Rake	28 degree
Trail	Trail	97 mm	Trail	104 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	255 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control, Modern electronics	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,069 mm	Length	2,300 mm
Width	Width	828 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,395 mm	Height	1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,418 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	195 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.6 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	379 km	Range	400 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	93 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026

With its powerful, charismatic three-cylinder engine and high-quality standard equipment, Triumph is making a statement in the compact sport touring motorcycle class with the Tiger Sport 660. The smallest Tiger stands out from the field and offers a successful compromise between sportiness and touring suitability. With 95 Horsepower, the Tiger 660 now pushes the throttle limit for the A2 licence compliancy to the maximum - making it an interesting companion for long-distance trips, especially for novice bikers who love to travel.

Charismatic three-cylinder engine with 95 Horsepower

extensive standard equipment

precise quickshifter

upright seating position

handling a good compromise between stability and agility

workmanship

Knee angle not optimal for tall riders

suspension hardly adjustable and a little soft at sporty speeds

LCD/TFT cockpit rather outdated

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

The 2026 Kawasaki KLE500 is no off-road monster, but rather a well-balanced A2-category adventure bike with a clear all-round focus. It impresses with its sturdy suspension, docile engine and well-designed ergonomics, marking a solid fresh start for Kawasaki in the adventure segment. It does have a few minor flaws, though only one of them is truly annoying.

a smooth and predictable engine

a stable and comfortable suspension

well-designed ergonomics to suit a wide range of body sizes

good value for money

a smooth-shifting transmission

Low ground clearance

hardly any off-road tyres are compatible with the unusual rear tyre size

wind protection is reasonable despite the taller windscreen

no options for a quickshifter or cruise control

ABS is disengageable only in its entirety

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Triumph Tiger Sport 660

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Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026 vs. Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Overview - Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026 vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger Sport 660 2026 compared to Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

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 Sport 660 2026

Kawasaki KLE500 SE 2026

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Tiger Sport 660 vs Kawasaki KLE500 SE

Price Triumph Tiger Sport 660

Price Kawasaki KLE500 SE

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