Triumph
Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 888cc single producing 106.5 bhp and 90 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 219 kg the power-to-weight figure is 486 bhp per tonne, which ranks 7 of 29 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 888 cc
- Engine type
- 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 106.5 bhp
- Torque
- 90 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 21.2 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 219 kg
- Fuel tank
- 20 L
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1556 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 255 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Showa 45 mm upside-down forks
- Rear suspension
- Showa (RSU), manually adjustable preload and rebound damping
Source: Triumph official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Tiger 900 Desert Edition weighs 219 kg with fluids, has an 820 mm seat, and rides on a 1556 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 20 litres.
Tyres are 100/90-19 front and 150/70-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 890 Adventure R, Tiger 900 Alpine Edition and F900 GS
Against 890 Adventure R, Tiger 900 Alpine Edition or F900 GS, it gets alloy wheels that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 1 colours: Urban Grey / Sapphire Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Tiger 900 Desert Edition has
- Alloy wheels
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Urban Grey / Sapphire Black
Tiger 900 Desert Edition specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Tiger 900 Desert Edition?
- It uses a 888cc engine producing 106.5 bhp and 90 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Tiger 900 Desert Edition suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 820 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Tiger 900 Desert Edition have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Tiger 900 Desert Edition have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Tiger 900 Desert Edition from
₹16.05 Lakh