Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Triumph Tiger 900

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Himalayan and Triumph Tiger 900. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹ 2,10,784 and Triumph Tiger 900 is ₹ 13,70,000. Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in 2 colours and 3 variants 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan and Triumph Tiger 900.

Himalayan vs Tiger 900 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Himalayan	Tiger 900
Price	₹ 2,10,784	₹ 13,70,000
Capacity	411 cc	888 cc
Power	24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	--

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Max Torque	32 Nm @ 4,500 rpm	87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	411	888
Cylinders	1	3
Bore (mm)	78	78
Stroke (mm)	86	61.9
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	11.27:1
Ignition	Digital electronic ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	3
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet, multi-plate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	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	450	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.	30	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	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	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21"	100/90-19
Rear Tyre Size	120/90 - 17"	150/70R17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	27	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	34	42
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel	Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with linkage, 180 mm wheel travel	Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel (151mm LRH)

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	199	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,190	--
Overall Width (mm)	840	930
Overall Height (mm)	1,370	1,410
Wheelbase (mm)	1,465	1,556
Ground Clearance (mm)	220	--
Seat Height (mm)	800	810
Chassis Type	Half-duplex split cradle frame	Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30,000	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	14 Volt, 34 Amp at 5,000 rpm
Battery	12 volt, 8 AH MF	14V
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED HeadLamp
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, H4-60/55W	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	4 Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Engine has lots of torque
- High ground clearance
- Dual-purpose tyres mounted on spoke wheels
- 900cc is loaded with performance
- Equipped with top-spec electronics
- Extremely capable off-road
Could be better
- Misses out on kickstart
- High seat height can be a problem for short riders
- Expensive to maintain
- Limited service reach

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(702 ratings) 264 reviews	4.4(14 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	5
Reliability	4	5
Performance	4	5
Service Experience	3	5
Maintenance cost	3	2
Extra Features	4	5

Reviews

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Much better daily commuter than what peo

1. Buying experience was neither good nor bad. The company sells a hell lot of bikes

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The original tiger 900, manufactured by triumph motorcycles ltd was introduced in 199

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