Engineered by Triumph for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1998 Triumph Tiger 900 pairs a 885 cc (54 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 84 HP (61.3 kW) at 8,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.9 HP per liter and a 2,900 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,400 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Tiger 900 measures 209 kg (461 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.49 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 851 mm (33.5 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 403 km (250 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1995 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
94.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.4 HP/kg (2.49 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–8,400 rpm
Theoretical Range
~403 km (250 mi)
Engine
Displacement885.0 ccm (54.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line three, four-stroke
Power84.0 HP (61.3 kW)) @ 8400 RPM
Torque80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression10.6:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 65.0 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 3 x 36mm flat side CV
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital CDI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operated
Performance
Top Speed201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.94 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases143.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust3-into-2 exhaust
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis, steel
Rake27.0°
Front Suspension43 mm Kayaba telescopic fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping
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Transmission
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