Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Softail or Triumph Tiger 900?

According to our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Softail has a score of 5.0/5 while Triumph Tiger 900 is rated 4.5/5.

Which bike among Harley-Davidson Softail and Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper?

Triumph Tiger 900 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Harley-Davidson Softail or Triumph Tiger 900?

Harley-Davidson Softail is heavier (297 kg) than Triumph Tiger 900 (194 kg).

Harley-Davidson Softail vs Triumph Tiger 900

BikeWale brings you comparison of Harley-Davidson Softail and Triumph Tiger 900. The ex-showroom price of Harley-Davidson Softail is ₹ 15,25,000 and Triumph Tiger 900 is ₹ 13,70,735. Harley-Davidson Softail is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Triumph Tiger 900 is available in 3 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Harley-Davidson Softail and Triumph Tiger 900.

Softail vs Tiger 900 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Softail	Tiger 900
Price	₹ 15,25,000	₹ 13,70,735
Capacity	1746 cc	888 cc
Power	85 bhp @ 5020 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8750 rpm
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₹ 15,25,000

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₹ 13,70,735

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	85 bhp @ 5,020 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Max Torque	144 Nm @ 3,250 rpm	87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,746	888
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	100	78
Stroke (mm)	111	61.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	11.27:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	3
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet, Multiplate, Assist	Wet, multi-plate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.2	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.8	3.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	238	471
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	18	23.55
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	177	200+

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	292	255
Calliper Type	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- 2 Piston Calliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - B19	100/90-19
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - B16	150/70R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	30	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	40	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	30	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40	42
Front Suspension	Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps	Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel
Rear Suspension	Coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke	Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel (151mm LRH)

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	297	194
Overall Length (mm)	2,320	1,556
Overall Width (mm)	865	930
Overall Height (mm)	1,160	1,410
Wheelbase (mm)	1,630	1,556
Ground Clearance (mm)	125	203
Seat Height (mm)	680	810
Chassis Type	Mild steel, Tubular frame	Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	Unlimited Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	No	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	Maintenance Free	14V
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED HeadLamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	High beam, 2.14 inch viewable area LCD display	4 Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Excellent touring riding position
- Torque delivery is friendly
- Great styling
- 900cc is loaded with performance
- Equipped with top-spec electronics
- Extremely capable off-road
Could be better
- Priced quite high
- Expensive to maintain
- Expensive to maintain
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Vivid Black	Pure White (GT) Sapphire Black (GT) Korosi Red (GT)

Reviews


Overall rating	5.0(1 ratings)	4.5(15 ratings) 2 reviews

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Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Review | One Of The Most Capable ADV ( Adventure Bike ) Ever Made | BikeWale

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The Triumph Tiger changed the Indian adventure motorcycling scene for good by offering a feature rich and powerful off road motorcycle. And the Tiger became an instant hit, turning out to be the best-seller for Triumph in the country. Now, in this BikeWale video, Pratheek Kunder rides the new and heavily revised ADV , Tiger 900 Rally that is priced at Rs 17 lakh (On road price in Mumbai) to tell you five things about the adventure motorcycle that are good and two things that could be better.

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FAQs About Softail & Tiger 900

Q: Which bike is better Harley-Davidson Softail or Triumph Tiger 900?

A: According to our average user rating, Harley-Davidson Softail has a score of 5.0/5 while Triumph Tiger 900 is rated 4.5/5.
Q: Which bike among Harley-Davidson Softail and Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper?

A: Triumph Tiger 900 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Harley-Davidson Softail or Triumph Tiger 900?

A: Harley-Davidson Softail is heavier (297 kg) than Triumph Tiger 900 (194 kg).

More from experts on Softail & Tiger 900

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally First Ride Review

18 January 2021

Pratheek Kunder

Triumph’s Tiger brand changed India’s adventure scene for good. Because for years we didn’t have a motorcycle that was powerful, had huge off-road capabilities, also loaded with lots of features but the most important one was that we didn’t have an ADV that was aspirational...

Triumph Tiger 900 GT: Roadtest Review

26 November 2020

Pratheek Kunder

The Tiger brand was the one that started the premium ADV culture in India a few years ago. The bike made a lot of people’s explore dream a reality, thanks to the bike’s comfort, performance and also the community it founded.

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