2026Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

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The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition is a middleweight adventure bike engineered for riders seeking genuine off-road capability with road-friendly versatility. Powered by a 888cc triple producing 108 PS and equipped with adjustable Showa suspension offering 240mm front and 230mm rear travel, it excels at tackling mixed terrain from desert trails to highway stretches. Its trellis steel frame, cornering ABS, and premium Brembo braking system deliver confidence-inspiring handling and control in challenging conditions.

Capacity: 888.0 ccm
Engine: In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 231.0 kg
Seat height: 880 mm
Power: 106.5 HP (79.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail88%

Cornering68%

City riding55%

Daily riding65%

Touring85%

Two-up65%

Track40%

Best for: Built primarily as a long-range adventure and off-road touring machine that can comfortably eat up gravel tracks, trails, and highway miles alike.
Built for: A torquey, characterful triple-cylinder engine paired with premium Showa suspension and Brembo brakes gives this bike a rugged, capable, go-anywhere personality.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting a light city commuter, a track-focused sportbike, or a plush, low-slung cruiser experience.

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At 880mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition, with a moderate knee angle of around 95 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 888.0 ccm
Power: 106.5 HP (79.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 121 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: TTDXC.900PPA-003-R01
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 5.15 L/100km (45.7 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 2.0 CO g/km
Torque: 90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m) @ 6850 RPM
Engine type: In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4610 HP/kg (wet)
Compression: 13.0:1
Fuel system: Injection
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, slip & assist

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1551 mm
Overall length: 2317 mm
Overall width: 935 mm
Overall height: 1452 mm
Seat height: 880 mm
Wet weight: 231.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Front suspension: Showa 45mm upside down forks, manual preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment, 240mm travel
Rear suspension: Showa rear suspension unit,manually adjustable preload and rebound damping, 230mm wheel travel
Rake (fork angle): 24.4°
Trail: 117 mm
Rake: 24.4 deg

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Optimised Cornering ABS
Rear brakes: Single 255mm disc. Single piston sliding caliper. Optimised cornering ABS
ABS: Yes

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