HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 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.
- HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 81 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport).
- Weight spans 192 kg (2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport) to 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
- Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 850 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport).
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| Specification | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | TRIUMPH |
| Model | HONDA XL750 TRANSALP | TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport |
| Engine size | 750cc | 850cc |
| Power | 90hp | 85hp |
| Torque | 74.6nm. | 81nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 208kg | 192kg |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers | Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper | Single 255mm disc. Brembo single piston sliding caliper, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H | 100/90-19 Michelin |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H | 150/70R17 Michelin |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel | Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 20 L – 5.7 L/100km |
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| Price | $9999 | $12290 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch TFT color display, Assist and slipper clutch, Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) -The Throttle By Wire (TBW), Emergency stop signal, Four levels of Engine Power and three of Engine Brake -Four default rider modes; SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and GRAVEL |
-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 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP and 2024 TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport differ on the listed specifications: the XL750 TRANSALP has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the Tiger 850 Sport has more displacement and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Tiger 850 Sport has a larger listed engine displacement (850 cc vs 750 cc).
Peak power
XL750 TRANSALP has a modest listed power advantage (90 hp vs 85 hp).
Torque
Tiger 850 Sport has a modest listed torque advantage (81 Nm vs 74.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
XL750 TRANSALP has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Tiger 850 Sport is notably lighter on the listed weight (192 kg vs 208 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: XL750 TRANSALP is listed higher (85.5 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 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport?
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP has 90 hp compared with 85 hp on the TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport.
Which is lighter, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport?
TRIUMPH Tiger 850 Sport is lighter at 192 kg vs 208 kg for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.
Which is better, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP 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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