Triumph Tiger Sport 660 mileage and running cost

The Tiger Sport 660 is rated at 22 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 123 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 85th for mileage, 10 kmpl below the group average of 32 kmpl.

At Delhi's petrol price of ₹94.80 a litre and a claimed 22 kmpl, the Tiger Sport 660 costs about ₹4.31 per km in fuel. Ride 30 km a day and that is roughly ₹3,361 a month, or ₹40,333 a year, before servicing.

Spread over five years and 46,800 km, the Tiger Sport 660 works out to about ₹28.8 per km all-in, of which 15% is fuel and 79% is the purchase price itself. Resale value is not counted; expect roughly 50–60% of ex-showroom after five years for a well-kept example.

The Tiger Sport 660 makes its power high in the rev range, and that is exactly where mileage collapses. Owners who ride at half throttle and short-shift see the top of the real-world band; ride it as intended and expect the bottom.

Short trips hurt most. A cold engine on a 2 km run can return half its normal mileage; if that is your use, expect the low end of the real-world band and consider combining errands.

At 206 kg the Tiger Sport 660 feels a pillion more than a lighter bike does. Two-up in the city, budget for 4–6 kmpl less than the solo figure.