Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 are both enduro motorcycles, but they have several differences in terms of their technical specifications and strengths.
In terms of engine and drive train, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a bore of 78 mm and a stroke of 61.9 mm, while the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 has a slightly larger bore of 81 mm and a stroke of 62.6 mm. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a more powerful engine with 95.2 HP compared to the V-Strom 650's 49 HP. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro also has more torque with 87 Nm compared to the V-Strom 650's 60 Nm. Both motorcycles have a chain transmission.
In terms of suspension, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 offers more adjustment options with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments in the front suspension, and preload and rebound adjustments in the rear suspension. On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 only offers preload adjustment in both the front and rear suspension.
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
When it comes to the chassis, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a steel frame, while the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 has an aluminum frame. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a tubular frame type, while the V-Strom 650 has a twin-spar frame type.
Both motorcycles have double disk brakes in the front. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a larger front tire diameter of 21 inches compared to the V-Strom 650's 19 inches. However, both motorcycles have the same rear tire width of 150 mm and rear tire diameter of 17 inches.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a similar wheelbase with the Tiger 900 Rally Pro at 1551 mm and the V-Strom 650 at 1555 mm. The seat height of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is slightly higher at 850 mm compared to the V-Strom 650's 820 mm. The V-Strom 650 has a larger fuel tank capacity with 22 liters compared to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 20 liters.
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 offers a three-cylinder engine full of character, significantly improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension elements, and a quickshifter with blipper as standard. It also has generous standard equipment, including heated seats for both the rider and passenger, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability.
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
On the other hand, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 has a good-natured chassis, a relaxed seating position, a relatively powerful engine, an aggressive exhaust trim, and handguards. It provides a relaxed riding feel.
In terms of weaknesses, 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. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009, on the other hand, has a less sophisticated look and a windscreen that is a little too small.
Overall, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 offers more power, better off-road capability, and a more advanced and comfortable riding experience compared to the Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009. However, the V-Strom 650 still has its strengths in terms of its relaxed riding feel and good-natured chassis.
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
It's impressive how well the bike manages the balancing act between on- and off-road, doing exactly what a touring enduro should be able to do, or what you still want to do with a touring enduro. And it does so with a degree of maturity that is astonishing for a new model and shows that Triumph has done its homework and has sensibly further developed the already underrated Tiger 800. Even if some die-hard Tiger fans may miss the now less pronounced, typical whistle of the three-cylinder. The question of whether the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is ready for the road can only be answered with a "when do you want to go again?
Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009
In principle, you can do anything with a V-Strom. It is, for example, a faithful hack'n moped that reliably gets you to work day after day. But it's also a weekend bike that you can take to the Kalte Kuchl or the Soboth on a Sunday. And of course, the V-Strom is particularly well suited for extended tours and trips.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs Suzuki V-Strom 650
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and a Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is about 197% higher. Compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2009 there are less Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 6. It takes less time to sell a Suzuki V-Strom 650 with 43 days compared to 91 days for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and 38 reviews for the Suzuki V-Strom 650 since model year 2005. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro was published on 12/3/2019 and now has more than 65,300 views. This compares to more than 4,000 views for the first review on Suzuki V-Strom 650 published on 9/16/2003.
