HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro

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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.

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
0 pts
Top on paper
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
100 pts

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

Best fit here
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
57.6 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
48.6 pts

Touring / long rides

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
40.2 pts
Best fit here
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
80.6 pts

Sporty riding

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
15.1 pts
Best fit here
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
89.1 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
HONDA XL750 TRANSALP
72.1 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
28.9 pts

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 Lowest seat here
  • TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro 86 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 90 hp (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 94 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro).
  • Torque spans 74.6 Nm (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) up to 86.7 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro).
  • Weight spans 201 kg (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro) to 208 kg (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP).
  • Displacement spans 750 cc (HONDA XL750 TRANSALP) to 900 cc (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro).
Specification HONDA XL750 TRANSALP TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Brand HONDA TRIUMPH
Model HONDA XL750 TRANSALP TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Engine size 750cc 900cc
Power 90hp 94hp
Torque 74.6nm. 86.7nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 208kg 201kg
Front brake Dual 310mm x 4.5mm ‘Wave’ Discs with Axial Mounted 2 Piston Calipers 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 Single 256mm x 6.0mm ‘Wave’ Disc is Operated by a Single-Piston Caliper Brembo single-piston sliding caliper, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized cornering ABS
Seat height (cm) 85.5cm 86cm
Front tyre 90/90 - 21 M/C 54H 90/90-21
Rear tyre 150/70 - R 18 M/C 70H 150/70R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Showa 43mm SFF-CA USD – 200mm Travel Showa 45 mm upside down forks, manual preload, rebound damping and compression damping adjustment, 9.44 in (240 mm) travel.
Rear suspension Pro-Link system w/ single Showa remote-reservoir shock; 7.5 in. travel Showa rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 9.05 in (230 mm) wheel travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 220km/h 228km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 6 L/100km 20 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9999 $17395
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

-7-inch Full Color TFT Display, Triumhp Connectivity System, Traction Control, Triumph Shift Assist, Six Riding Modes, Heated Rider and Pillion Seats.

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2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro: listed specifications

The 2023 HONDA XL750 TRANSALP and 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro are closely matched in peak power, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 750 cc).

Peak power

XL750 TRANSALP and Tiger 900 Rally Pro have very similar peak power (90 hp vs 94 hp).

Torque

Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a clear listed torque advantage (86.7 Nm vs 74.6 Nm).

Listed top speed

Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a modest listed top-speed advantage (228 km/h vs 220 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a modest listed weight advantage (201 kg vs 208 kg). XL750 TRANSALP and Tiger 900 Rally Pro have very similar seat heights (85.5 cm vs 86 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, listed top speed and weight, while peak power and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA XL750 TRANSALP vs TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro?

TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro is listed at 228 km/h (142 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro?

TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro has 94 hp compared with 90 hp on the HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.

Which is lighter, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro?

TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro is lighter at 201 kg vs 208 kg for HONDA XL750 TRANSALP.

Which is better, HONDA XL750 TRANSALP or TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro?

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.