2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure vs 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT - Spec Comparison
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2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure
The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure is a mid-weight adventure bike designed for riders seeking versatility across on-road and light off-road terrain. Its 776cc parallel-twin engine delivers smooth, manageable power with excellent fuel efficiency, while the upright riding position and capable suspension make it ideal for long-distance touring and weekend explorers.
2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT
The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT is a versatile middleweight adventure bike designed for riders seeking on-road comfort with genuine off-road capability. Its 888cc three-cylinder engine delivers 106 horsepower with responsive mid-range torque, making it equally at home on paved highways and gravel tracks. The Tiger 900 GT excels as an accessible entry point into adventure touring, offering nimble handling and practical performance for both commuting and weekend expeditions.
2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure vs 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT: the key differences
Both are adventure bikes, so this is a like-for-like choice.
- The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT makes 23.4 hp more (83.1 vs 106.5 hp).
- The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT has 12 Nm more torque (78 vs 90 Nm).
- The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT has a 35 mm lower seat (820 vs 855 mm), which helps shorter riders.
- The 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT is quoted 11 km/h faster at the top end.
2026 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure: Built primarily for long-distance and off-road adventure touring, blending highway comfort with genuine dirt-road and light trail capability.
2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT: Built as a road-biased adventure tourer, excelling at mixed highway and twisty-road journeys with occasional light gravel.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT 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 Adventure | 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Color Options | Pearl Tech White | Graphite/ Sapphire Black, Snowdonia White/ Sapphire Black, Carnival Red/ Sapphire Black |
| Comments | Bi-directional Quick Shift system. Drive Mode Selector. | - |
| Carrying capacity | 37-liter aluminum panniers | - |
| 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 | - |
| Lubrication System | Forced feed circulation, Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Valves Per Cylinder | - | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 83.1 HP (61.1 kW) | ✓106.5 HP (79.5 kW) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 6800 RPM | ✓90.0 Nm (9.2 kgf-m or 66.4 ft.lbs) @ 6850 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.3613 HP/kg (dry) | 0.5490 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, bolt on 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, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment |
| 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 (4.0 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. Clutch Assist System. | 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. Nissin 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 | 150/70R17 |
| Front Brakes Diameter | - | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | - | 255 mm (10.0 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) | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Seat Height | 855 mm (33.7 inches) | ✓820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Dry weight | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) | ✓194.0 kg (427.7 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 | - | 219.0 kg (482.8 pounds) |
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