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Triumph Tiger 900 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Triumph Tiger 900 or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Tiger 900 and Sportster S. Triumph Tiger 900 Price starts at Rs.13.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GT and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.15.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Triumph Tiger 900 is 3 cylinder, 888 cc Engine can generate 108 Ps @ 9500 rpm power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Tiger 900 provides a mileage of 21.2 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Triumph Tiger 900 is available in 6 colours & 5 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Tiger 900 vs Sportster S

Key HighlightsTriumph Tiger 900Harley-Davidson Sportster S
PriceRs.13.95 LakhRs.15.54 Lakh
Engine Capacity888 cc1252 cc
Power108 Ps @ 9500 rpm120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range21.2 kmpl20 kmpl
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Triumph Tiger 900 GT bike
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Rs. 13.95 Lakh
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Harley-Davidson Sportster S STD bike
STD
Rs. 15.54 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Tiger 900 specificationsSportster S specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
15.96 Lakh
17.78 Lakh
User Rating
4.3
4.6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
888 cc
1252 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Tiger 900 Brakes, Suspension & TyresSportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
checkYes
1
Front Wheel Size
19
17
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
checkYes
1
Calliper Type
Front - 4 Piston& Rear - Single Piston Caliper
Front- 4 Piston Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks& manual rebound and compression damping adjustment& 180mm travel
43 mm inverted fork with compression
Rear Suspension
Marzocchi rear suspension unit& manual preload and rebound damping adjustment& 170mm wheel travel
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 19
160/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size
150/70 - R17
180/70 - R16
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
255 mm
260 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

Tiger 900 InstrumentationSportster S Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch
1
1
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Body & Suspension

Tiger 900 Body & SuspensionSportster S Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated& bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Tiger 900 Engine & TransmissionSportster S Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
888 cc
1252 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& in-line 3-cylinder
Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders
3
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.144 kwh
Range
-
236 km/charge
Top Speed
-
194 kmph
Max Torque
90 Nm @ 6850 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Max Power
108 Ps @ 9500 rpm
120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Charging Socket
checkYes
-
Bore x Stroke
78mm x 61.9 mm
105 mm x 72.3 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
21.2 kmpl
20 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Tiger 900 Comfort & ConvenienceSportster S Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
-
Sport, Road and Rain
Low Battery Indicator
-
1
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Luggage Space
No
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Side Stand Indicator
-
No
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Tiger 900 SafetySportster S Safety
Radial Tyres
1
1
Hazard Warning Switch
1
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
1
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
No
-
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
No
Traction Control System
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-

Dimensions & Capacity

Tiger 900 Dimensions & CapacitySportster S Dimensions & Capacity
Length
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2270 mm
Width
930 mm
843 mm
Height
1410 mm
1089 mm
Wheelbase
1556 mm
1520 mm
Ground Clearance
-
90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
20 Litres
11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
4.49 Litres
Body Type
Adventure
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
-
225 kg
Seat Height
-
765 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Tiger 900 Entertainment & CommunicationSportster S Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
checkYes
checkYes

Pros & Cons

Tiger 900 Pros & ConsSportster S Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Perfect for long distance travelling
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Tiger 900 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Transmission

Triumph Tiger 900 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Triumph Tiger 900 has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1410 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Triumph Tiger 900 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Owner Reviews

  • Tiger 900 Review
  • Sportster S Review
    • WM
      Wazir Mohammad
      2 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 900
      4.4
      Perfect bike for off-roading but maintenance is too high.
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    • RB
      Riyum Balakrishnan
      2 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 900
      4.2
      A nice, reasonably priced bike with a sporty appearance. I would advise others to get this as well.
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    • JM
      Jaikishan Mahendra
      2 Year ago
      Review for Triumph Tiger 900
      4.2
      The new Sleek design and new LED highlights makes the Bike look more attractive than ever. Triumph has also upgraded the engine and power which shows significantly. Good job by Triumph.
      Like
    • ST
      Sachin Thakur
      11 Apr 2024
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Package of power and performance excellent acceleration and control Provides a comfortable riding experience. With all these features I can say surely it's an price worth it.
      Like
    • KC
      K Chandan
      6 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      It has a powerful performance and aggressive design
      Likes (1)
    • KS
      Kundan Singh
      8 Month ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      5.0
      Good looking bike and smooth running on road Good
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    • SR
      Sikander Rao
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.0
      I have test driven every Harley Davidson bike and Sportster S has made a mark on me.Does sound incredible,engine is too smooth and refined.If you have 12 to 13 Lacs budget then this is the bike for you.
      Likes (6)
    • AS
      Ajay Sehgal
      2 Year ago
      Review for Harley-Davidson Sportster S
      4.2
      The best thing that I like is it gets bluetooth and navigations as it comes loaded with top tech electronics.
      Likes (2)
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    Triumph Tiger 900 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Triumph Tiger 900?
    The on-road price of Triumph Tiger 900 is Rs. 15.96 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S?
    The on-road price of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is Rs. 17.78 Lakh in New Delhi.