Which bike is better Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT or Triumph Tiger 900?

According to our average user rating, Triumph Tiger 900 has a score of 4.5/5 while Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is rated 4.2/5.

Which bike among Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT and Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT or Triumph Tiger 900?

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is heavier (216 kg) than Triumph Tiger 900 (194 kg).

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Triumph Tiger 900

BikeWale brings you comparison of Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT and Triumph Tiger 900. The ex-showroom price of Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is ₹ 8,91,275 and Triumph Tiger 900 is ₹ 13,70,735. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 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 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT and Triumph Tiger 900.

V-Strom 650 XT vs Tiger 900 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	V-Strom 650 XT	Tiger 900
Price	₹ 8,91,275	₹ 13,70,735
Capacity	645 cc	888 cc
Power	69.7 bhp @ 8800 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8750 rpm
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₹ 8,91,275

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₹ 13,70,735

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	69.7 bhp @ 8,800 rpm	93.9 bhp @ 8,750 rpm
Max Torque	62 Nm @ 6,300 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)	645	888
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	81	78
Stroke (mm)	62.6	61.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.2 : 1	11.27:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition	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	Wet, multi-plate type	Wet, multi-plate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3	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	500	471
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	25	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	190	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)	260	255
Calliper Type	Front-Dual, Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/80R19M/C 59V, tubeless	100/90-19
Rear Tyre Size	150/70R17M/C 69V, tubeless	150/70R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped	Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel (151mm LRH)

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	216	194
Overall Length (mm)	2,275	1,556
Overall Width (mm)	910	930
Overall Height (mm)	1,405	1,410
Wheelbase (mm)	1,560	1,556
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	203
Seat Height (mm)	835	810
Chassis Type	Aluminum Twin-Spar Frame	Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	30000 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	Yes	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	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	10Ah Maintenance-Free	14V
Headlight Type	Halogen and Bulb Type	LED HeadLamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Riding Modes	4 Riding Modes

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Has a smooth-shifting gearbox
- Comfortable highway riding ergonomics
- Good low speed ride
- 900cc is loaded with performance
- Equipped with top-spec electronics
- Extremely capable off-road
Could be better
- Could offer adjustable suspension
- The instrument cluster is outdated
- Expensive to maintain
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Champion Yellow Pearl Glacier White	Pure White (GT) Sapphire Black (GT) Korosi Red (GT)

Reviews


Overall rating	4.2(5 ratings) 2 reviews	4.5(15 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


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

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FAQs About V-Strom 650 XT & Tiger 900

Q: Which bike is better Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT or Triumph Tiger 900?

A: According to our average user rating, Triumph Tiger 900 has a score of 4.5/5 while Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is rated 4.2/5.
Q: Which bike among Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT and Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper?

A: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT or Triumph Tiger 900?

A: Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is heavier (216 kg) than Triumph Tiger 900 (194 kg).

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