Which bike is better Honda CB500X or Triumph Tiger 900?

According to our average user rating, Triumph Tiger 900 has a score of 4.5/5 while Honda CB500X is rated 4.0/5.

Which bike among Honda CB500X and Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper?

Honda CB500X is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or Triumph Tiger 900?

Honda CB500X is heavier (199 kg) than Triumph Tiger 900 (194 kg).

Honda CB500X vs Triumph Tiger 900

BikeWale brings you comparison of Honda CB500X and Triumph Tiger 900. The ex-showroom price of Honda CB500X is ₹ 6,32,249 and Triumph Tiger 900 is ₹ 13,70,735. Honda CB500X is available in 2 colours 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 Honda CB500X and Triumph Tiger 900.

CB500X vs Tiger 900 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CB500X	Tiger 900
Price	₹ 6,32,249	₹ 13,70,735
Capacity	471 cc	888 cc
Power	46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8750 rpm
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	46.93 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Max Torque	43.2 Nm @ 6,500 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)	471	888
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	67	78
Stroke (mm)	66.8	61.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.7 : 1	11.27:1
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	3
Cooling System	Liquid 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	Multiplate Wet Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.7	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	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	--	471
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	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	185	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)	310	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	255
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/80-19 M/C 59H	100/90-19
Rear Tyre Size	160/60-17 M/C 69H	150/70R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	41	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	41	42
Front Suspension	Telescopic Suspension	Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel
Rear Suspension	Honda ProLINK Monoshock	Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel (151mm LRH)

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	194
Overall Length (mm)	2,156	1,556
Overall Width (mm)	828	930
Overall Height (mm)	1,412	1,410
Wheelbase (mm)	1,443	1,556
Ground Clearance (mm)	181	203
Seat Height (mm)	830	810
Chassis Type	Steel Tube Type	Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	32000 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	No	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	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 7.0Ah	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	Hazard Light, Adjustable Brake Lever	4 Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Friendly motorcycle
- Engine is refined and torquey
- Good ride quality
- 900cc is loaded with performance
- Equipped with top-spec electronics
- Extremely capable off-road
Could be better
- Priced too high
- Limited service reach
- Expensive to maintain
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Grand Prix Red Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic	Pure White (GT) Sapphire Black (GT) Korosi Red (GT)

Reviews


Overall rating	4.0(4 ratings) 3 reviews	4.5(15 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	3.8	5.0
Reliability	4.3	5.0
Performance	4.3	5.0
Service Experience	5.0	5.0
Maintenance cost	4.0	2.5
Extra Features	3.8	5.0

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"ahh a 500cc for that money, Nah thanks I'd spend my dime elsewhere"; hold on now mr.

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Q: Which bike is better Honda CB500X or Triumph Tiger 900?

A: According to our average user rating, Triumph Tiger 900 has a score of 4.5/5 while Honda CB500X is rated 4.0/5.
Q: Which bike among Honda CB500X and Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper?

A: Honda CB500X is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Honda CB500X or Triumph Tiger 900?

A: Honda CB500X is heavier (199 kg) than Triumph Tiger 900 (194 kg).

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