DUCATI Desert X vs 2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- DUCATI Desert X 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 85 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport) up to 110 hp (DUCATI Desert X).
- Torque spans 81 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport) up to 92 Nm (DUCATI Desert X).
- Weight spans 192 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport) to 202 kg (DUCATI Desert X).
- Displacement spans 850 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Desert X).
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| Specification | DUCATI Desert X | TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | TRIUMPH |
| Model | DUCATI Desert X | TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 850cc |
| Power | 110hp | 85hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 81nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 192kg |
| Front brake | 320mm double disc with 4-piston Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, ABS |
| Rear brake | 265mm single disc Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | Single 255mm disc. Brembo single piston sliding caliper, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 87.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 100/90-19 Michelin |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 150/70R17 Michelin |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB shock absorber reverse fork | Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks |
| Rear suspension | KYB shock absorber | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 21 L – 5.6 L/100km | 20 L – 5.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17995 | $12290 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -TFT screen, -Traction control -Driving Modes, -Power Modes, -Cruise Control, -USB output |
-Ride-by-wire throttle with switchable traction control -2 riding modes (Road and Rain) -5” TFT instruments, Slip and assist clutch, Adjustable screen |
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2023 DUCATI Desert X vs 2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Desert X and 2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport differ on the listed specifications: the Desert X has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Tiger 850 Sport has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Desert X has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 850 cc).
Peak power
Desert X has a clear listed power advantage (110 hp vs 85 hp).
Torque
Desert X has a modest listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 81 Nm).
Listed top speed
Desert X has a modest listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tiger 850 Sport has a modest listed weight advantage (192 kg vs 202 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Desert X is listed higher (87.5 cm) than Tiger 850 Sport (82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Desert X vs TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport?
DUCATI Desert X is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Desert X or TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport?
DUCATI Desert X has 110 hp compared with 85 hp on the TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Desert X or TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport?
TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport is lighter at 192 kg vs 202 kg for DUCATI Desert X.
Which is better, DUCATI Desert X or TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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