Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

In terms of engine and drive train, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023 is equipped with a V-type engine with a bore of 100 mm and a stroke of 66 mm. It has an engine power of 107 HP and a torque of 100 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is chain-driven. The bike has 2 cylinders and a displacement of 1037 ccm. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 features an in-line engine with a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 61.9 mm. It has an engine power of 95.2 HP and a torque of 87 Nm. The starter is electric and the transmission is also chain-driven. The bike has 3 cylinders and a displacement of 888 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks in the front. However, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023 is equipped with Kayaba suspension components with a diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 170 mm. It also has adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Kayaba monoshock and a travel of 169 mm. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020, on the other hand, features Showa suspension components with a diameter of 45 mm and a travel of 240 mm in the front. It also has adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Showa monoshock and a travel of 230 mm.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

In terms of chassis, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023 has an aluminum frame with a twin-tube design. It has a rake of 62.5 degrees and a trail of 126 mm. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020, on the other hand, has a steel frame with a tubular design. It has a rake of 65.6 degrees and a trail of 145.8 mm.

Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front. The Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023 is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, hill start assist, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and traction control. It also has a 21-inch front tire diameter, a 150 mm rear tire width, a 17-inch rear tire diameter, a wheelbase of 1595 mm, a seat height of 880 mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. It is equipped with LED headlights and a TFT display.

The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is equipped with riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. It also has a 21-inch front tire diameter, a 150 mm rear tire width, a 17-inch rear tire diameter, a wheelbase of 1551 mm, a seat height of 850 mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. It is equipped with LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a heated seat, and a TFT display.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

In terms of strengths, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023 has a powerful motor, a high-quality electronics package, excellent ergonomics, a very good gravel mode, off-road ABS, intuitive operation of the electronics, long-distance comfort, and a successful retro look. On the other hand, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a three-cylinder engine full of character, significantly improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension elements, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats for rider and passenger, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability.

In terms of weaknesses, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023 has a high weight and the suspension travel could be greater. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars.