Ducati Multistrada V4 RS vs Triumph Tiger 900 Alpine Edition
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ducati Multistrada V4 RS and Triumph Tiger 900 Alpine Edition are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Multistrada V4 RS costs ₹28,11,700 more than the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 183% extra.
The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Multistrada V4 RS and 6.5/10 for the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition.
Category by category
Price
Tiger 900 Alpine Edition
The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition starts ₹28,11,700 lower (₹15,35,000 against ₹43,46,700), about ₹89,170 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Multistrada V4 RS
Multistrada V4 RS has the better power-to-weight ratio: 692 against 486 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Tiger 900 Alpine Edition
Tiger 900 Alpine Edition is 41 kg lighter and lower in the seat (820 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Multistrada V4 RS if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
Buy the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Triumph's bigger service network matters
- your priority is broken roads and touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Multistrada V4 RS | Tiger 900 Alpine Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹43,46,700 | ₹15,35,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹48,70,327 | ₹17,18,000 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | DucatiMultistrada V4 RS | TriumphTiger 900 Alpine Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹43,46,700 | ₹15,35,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,37,850 | ₹48,680 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1103 cc | 888 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 180 bhp | 106.5 bhp |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 21.2 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 260 kg | 219 kg |
| Fuel tank | 22 L | 20 L |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 218 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1592 mm | 1556 mm |
| Length | 2301 mm | — |
| Width | 1020 mm | — |
| Height | 1520 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 255 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 50mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork | Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Fully Adjustable Monoshock | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 150/70-R17 |
Multistrada V4 RS vs Tiger 900 Alpine Edition: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Multistrada V4 RS or the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition?
- The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition is cheaper by ₹28,11,700 at the base variant (₹15,35,000 against ₹43,46,700 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Multistrada V4 RS and Tiger 900 Alpine Edition in Delhi?
- About ₹31,52,327: roughly ₹48,70,327 for the Multistrada V4 RS and ₹17,18,000 for the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
