Triumph Tiger 900 Alpine Edition vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Triumph Tiger 900 Alpine Edition and Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹70,000 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition takes 1 of the 3 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition and 6.5/10 for the Tiger 900 Desert Edition.
Category by category
Price
Tiger 900 Alpine Edition
The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition starts ₹70,000 lower (₹15,35,000 against ₹16,05,000), about ₹2,220 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 21.2 kmpl.
Safety kit
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Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
Buy the Tiger 900 Desert Edition if
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Tiger 900 Alpine Edition | Tiger 900 Desert Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹15,35,000 | ₹16,05,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹17,18,000 | ₹17,95,074 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,09,275 | ₹2,09,275 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹82,464 | ₹86,164 |
| Five-year total | ₹20,44,739 | ₹21,25,513 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TriumphTiger 900 Alpine Edition | TriumphTiger 900 Desert Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹15,35,000 | ₹16,05,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹48,680 | ₹50,900 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 888 cc | 888 cc |
| Engine type | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 3 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 106.5 bhp | 106.5 bhp |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 21.2 kmpl | 21.2 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 219 kg | 219 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 L | 20 L |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1556 mm | 1556 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 255 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 255 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel | Showa 45 mm upside-down forks |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel | Showa (RSU), manually adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 150/70-R17 |
Tiger 900 Alpine Edition vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition or the Tiger 900 Desert Edition?
- The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition is cheaper by ₹70,000 at the base variant (₹15,35,000 against ₹16,05,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition or the Tiger 900 Desert Edition?
- Both claim 21.2 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition and Tiger 900 Desert Edition in Delhi?
- About ₹77,074: roughly ₹17,18,000 for the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition and ₹17,95,074 for the Tiger 900 Desert Edition, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹20,44,739 for the Tiger 900 Alpine Edition and ₹21,25,513 for the Tiger 900 Desert Edition, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Tiger 900 Alpine Edition comes out ₹80,774 ahead.
