The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking long-distance exploration and light off-road capability. Powered by an 888cc triple engine producing 106 horsepower, it combines responsive performance with manageable weight and approachable ergonomics. Known for its balanced handling, comprehensive adjustability, and adventure-ready Bridgestone Battlax tires, it excels as an accessible entry point to adventure touring and dual-sport exploration.
The 2026 Honda Africa Twin is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability combined with on-road comfort. Its 1083cc parallel-twin engine delivers 101 horsepower with strong mid-range torque, making it equally adept at highway cruising and challenging terrain. Best known for reliable performance and approachable handling, the Africa Twin suits both experienced adventurers and those new to adventure touring.
Both are adventure bikes, so this is a like-for-like choice.
2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro: Built as a serious long-distance and off-road capable adventure tourer that can handle everything from gravel trails to multi-day highway journeys.
2026 Honda Africa Twin: Built for long-distance adventure riding that mixes highway miles with genuine gravel, dirt, and rugged trail sections.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro if you want more power. Choose the 2026 Honda Africa Twin if you want more torque. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro | 2026 Honda Africa Twin |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Fuel Tank Material | Metal | Metal |
| Rake | 24.4 º | - |
| Color Options | - | Matte Black Metallic |
| Comments | - | Small windscreen. Model Id: CRF1000L. |
| Fork tube size | - | 45 mm (1.8 inches) |
| Brake fluid | - | DOT 4 |
| Tire pressure front | - | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 225 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | - | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Sprockets | - | 16/42 (front/rear) |
| Chain size | - | 525 |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 888.0 ccm (54.19 cubic inches) | 1084.0 ccm (66.15 cubic inches) |
| CO2 Emissions | ✓121 CO2 g/km | ✓133 CO2 g/km |
| EPA Certificate No. | TTDXC.900PPA-003-R01 | THNXC01.1CSD-011 |
| EPA Est. Fuel Consumption | 5.15 L/100km (45.7 US mpg) | 5.67 L/100km (41.5 US mpg) |
| EPA CO Emissions | 2.0 CO g/km | 0.9 CO g/km |
| Engine Type | In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | 78.0 x 61.9 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches) | 92.0 x 81.5 mm (3.6 x 3.2 inches) |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Consumption | - | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) |
| Ignition | - | Full transistorized ignition |
| Performance | ||
| Power | ✓106.5 HP (79.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM | 101.0 HP (73.7 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 6850 RPM | ✓105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.5299 HP/kg (dry) | 0.4367 HP/kg (wet) |
| Top Speed | 196.0 km/h (121.8 mph) | - |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe. | Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear sub-frame |
| Front Suspension | Showa 45mm upside down forks, manual preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment, 240mm travel | Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustments |
| Rear Suspension | Showa rear suspension unit,manually adjustable preload and rebound damping, 230mm wheel travel | Monoblock aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with SHOWA gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustments |
| Front Wheel Travel | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | 231 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.4° | 27.5° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | - | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Transmission | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate | Dual clutch. Wet, multi-plate with coil springs, aluminum cam assist and slipper. |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Optimised Cornering ABS | Double disc. Switchable ABS. 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 255mm disc. Single piston sliding caliper. Optimised cornering ABS | Single disc. Switchable ABS. 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 255 mm (10.0 inches) | 256 mm (10.1 inches) |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-R17 | 150/70R-18 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1551 mm (61.1 inches) | 1575 mm (62.0 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2317 mm (91.2 inches) | 2330 mm (91.7 inches) |
| Overall Width | 935 mm (36.8 inches) | 960 mm (37.8 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1452 mm (57.2 inches) | 1395 mm (54.9 inches) |
| Seat Height | ✓860 mm (33.9 inches) | 871 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Dry weight | 201.0 kg (443.1 pounds) | - |
| Wet Weight | ✓228.0 kg (502.7 pounds) | 231.3 kg (509.9 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | ✓20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) | 18.80 litres (4.97 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | - | 4.70 litres (4.97 US quarts) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | - | 3.80 litres (1.00 US gallons) |
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