Built around Triumph's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 2026 Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition relies on a 888 cc engine powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 90 Nm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6 speed gearbox and o-ring chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a 13.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Tiger 900 Desert Edition measures 231 kg (509 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 880 mm (34.6 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,551 mm (61.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 426 km (265 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~426 km (265 mi)
Engine
Displacement888 cc
Power108 PS
Torque90 Nm @ 6,850 rpm
Compression13.0:1
Transmission
Gearbox6 speed
Final DriveO-ring chain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, slip & assist
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.7 litres / 100km (60.4 mpg)
Emission Details108 g/km EURO 5+ CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures for fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real driving results.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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