The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is a middleweight adventure tourer powered by a 776cc V-twin engine delivering 84 horsepower and 78 Nm of torque. Designed for riders seeking versatility, it excels at both on-road riding and light off-road exploration with a balanced, approachable character. Known for reliability and user-friendly performance, it suits adventurous riders prioritizing comfort and practicality over extreme performance.
The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro is a middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking genuine off-road capability with daily-use versatility. Its 888cc triple engine delivers responsive power and accessible handling, making it ideal for both touring and exploratory trail riding. Known for comfortable ergonomics and reliable performance, it suits adventure enthusiasts who value practicality and genuine dirt-road prowess over extreme specialization.
Both are adventure bikes, so this is a like-for-like choice.
2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: Built as an adventure-touring machine that genuinely balances long-distance road comfort with real off-road capability, thanks to its 21-inch front wheel and generous suspension travel.
2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro: Built primarily as a road-biased adventure tourer that can handle light gravel and forest roads rather than serious offroad terrain.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro if you want more power, more torque, a lower seat and a higher top speed. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE | 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Color Options | Champion Yellow, Glass Matt Mechanical Grey, Glass Sparkle Black | Graphite/ Sapphire Black, Snowdonia White/ Sapphire Black, Carnival Red/ Sapphire Black |
| Comments | 3-way height-adjustable windscreen. Intelligent Ride System. Bi-directional Quick Shift. Drive Mode Selector. Traction Control. Switchable ABS. Windscreen. | - |
| Fuel Tank Material | - | Metal |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 776.0 ccm (47.35 cubic inches) | 888.0 ccm (54.19 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | Parallel Twin, four-stroke | In-line three-cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel Consumption | ✓4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) | 5.20 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.23 mpg) |
| Bore x Stroke | 84.0 x 70.0 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches) | 78.0 x 61.9 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression | 12.8:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Ignition | Electronic | CDI |
| Lubrication System | Forced feed circulation, wet sump | Wet sump |
| 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 |
| Aspiration | - | Naturally aspirated |
| Valves Per Cylinder | - | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84.3 HP (61.5 kW) | ✓106.5 HP (79.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) | ✓90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 6850 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.3665 HP/kg (dry) | 0.5379 HP/kg (dry) |
| Top Speed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) | ✓196.0 km/h (121.8 mph) |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Twin-spar aluminum-alloy | Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Front Suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Marzocchi 45 mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment |
| Rear Suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, electronically adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 28.0° | 24.6° |
| Trail | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | - |
| Transmission | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | Wet multi-plate |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | Double disc. Nissin 2-piston calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized Cornering ABS. |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. 1-piston. ABS. | Single disc. Brembo single-piston sliding caliper, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized cornering ABS |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-R17 | 150/70-R17 |
| Front Brakes Diameter | - | 325 mm (12.8 inches) |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1570 mm (61.8 inches) | 1556 mm (61.3 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2345 mm (92.3 inches) | - |
| Overall Width | 975 mm (38.4 inches) | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) | 1460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Seat Height | 855 mm (33.7 inches) | ✓820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Dry weight | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) | ✓198.0 kg (436.5 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | ✓20.10 litres (5.31 US gallons) | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.90 litres (4.12 US quarts) | - |
| Wet Weight | - | 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds) |
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