DUCATI Desert X vs TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low
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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
- TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low 77 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 10.5 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 94 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low) up to 110 hp (DUCATI Desert X).
- Torque spans 86.7 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low) up to 92 Nm (DUCATI Desert X).
- Weight spans 193 kg (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low) to 202 kg (DUCATI Desert X).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Desert X).
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| Specification | DUCATI Desert X | TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | TRIUMPH |
| Model | DUCATI Desert X | TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 110hp | 94hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 86.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | 320mm double disc with 4-piston Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized Cornering ABS, Rear Single 255 mm disc |
| Rear brake | 265mm single disc Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | Brembo single-piston sliding caliper, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized cornering ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 87.5cm | 77cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | 150/70R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB shock absorber reverse fork | Marzocchi 45 mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 5.51 in (140 mm) travel. |
| Rear suspension | KYB shock absorber | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 5.94 in (151 mm) wheel travel. |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 228km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 21 L – 5.6 L/100km | 20 L – 5.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17995 | $14995 |
| 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 |
-7" Full Color TFT Display, Traction Control, Cruise Control, Heated Grips, Four Riding Modes, Slip and Assist Clutch. |
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2023 DUCATI Desert X vs 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Desert X and 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low differ on the listed specifications: the Desert X has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the Tiger 900 GT Low has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Desert X has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Desert X has a clear listed power advantage (110 hp vs 94 hp).
Torque
Desert X has a modest listed torque advantage (92 Nm vs 86.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
Tiger 900 GT Low has a modest listed top-speed advantage (228 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tiger 900 GT Low has a modest listed weight advantage (193 kg vs 202 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Desert X is listed higher (87.5 cm) than Tiger 900 GT Low (77 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 900 GT Low?
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for DUCATI Desert X.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Desert X or TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low?
DUCATI Desert X has 110 hp compared with 94 hp on the TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Desert X or TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low?
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low is lighter at 193 kg vs 202 kg for DUCATI Desert X.
Which is better, DUCATI Desert X or TRIUMPH Tiger 900 GT Low?
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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