Triumph Tiger 800 2012 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

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Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 800 2012 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore74 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power118 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,300 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque79 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,850 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,215 mmLength2,235 mm
WidthWidth795 mmWidth900 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,555 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height845 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity19 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Triumph Tiger 800 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

With no other Bigenduro can you ride so hard on the knee and therefore end up way ahead on the grid. If you often feel attacked on your holiday trip, you should fight back with the Versys 1000. Which proves that big enduros and four-cylinders do get along.

Silky running powerplant

sporty, comfortable chassis

efficient wind protection

cushioned seat.

Slight tipping in curves takes some getting used to

arguable design

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 800 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price Triumph Tiger 800

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Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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