Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020 vs. Ducati DesertX 2023

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020

Ducati DesertX 2023

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020 vs Ducati DesertX 2023

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020

Ducati DesertX 2023

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020 compared to Ducati DesertX 2023

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020

Ducati DesertX 2023

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020

Ducati DesertX 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	141 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,350 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	122 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	13.3
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, Antihopping
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	Desmodromic, DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	46 mm
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	230 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Kayaba
Travel	Travel	193 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	66.8 degree	Rake	62.4 degree
Trail	Trail	99.9 mm	Trail	122 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

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	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 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	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,608 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	875 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	855 mm	Seat Height up to	890 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	244 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati DesertX 2023

The new DesertX is the latest Ducati model to be powered by the new 890cc V2 engine. And it is also the model that benefits most from the new engine. It remains as sporty, adventurous and stable as ever, but thanks to its user-friendly engine, it also excels in everyday riding and on more off-road terrain. The biggest area for improvement is long-distance comfort, though that’s really just nit-picking. The new DesertX is a very well-rounded package, offering plenty of performance both on and off the tarmac and with hardly any notable weaknesses.

A V2 engine that is very easy to control yet sporty and revvy

strong torque at low revs

very good gear ratios

high chassis stability

very good off-road ergonomics

finely tuned electronics

good feel for the front wheel

precise modulation of the front brake

practical improvements compared to the previous model

cruise control, quickshifter and USB-A and USB-C as standard

Wind protection at 1.85 m is rather average

the quickshifter can be a bit sensitive to accidental contact with boots

the rear brake has a long free travel

the passenger footrest gets in the way a bit with large boots

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx vs Ducati DesertX

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Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020 vs. Ducati DesertX 2023

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020 vs Ducati DesertX 2023

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020 compared to Ducati DesertX 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx 2020

Ducati DesertX 2023

Price Comparison Average Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx vs Ducati DesertX

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 XRx

Price Ducati DesertX

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