Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021
Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021
In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021 have in-line engines. However, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly larger bore of 78 mm compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 77 mm. The stroke of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is also larger at 61.9 mm compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 56 mm. In terms of power, the Versys 1000 SE has an advantage with 120 HP compared to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 95.2 HP. The torque is also higher in the Versys 1000 SE at 102 Nm compared to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 87 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions.
In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a longer front travel of 240 mm compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 150 mm. The rear travel is also longer in the Tiger 900 Rally Pro at 230 mm compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 152 mm. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers more adjustment options for the front and rear suspension compared to the Versys 1000 SE.
In terms of chassis, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a steel frame while the Versys 1000 SE has an aluminum frame. The rake angle is steeper in the Tiger 900 Rally Pro at 65.6 degrees compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 63 degrees. The trail is also larger in the Tiger 900 Rally Pro at 145.8 mm compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 106 mm.
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The Versys 1000 SE also has ABS and ride by wire, but it also includes a quickshifter.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a larger front tire diameter of 21 inches compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 17 inches. The rear tire width is also larger in the Versys 1000 SE at 180 mm compared to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 150 mm. The wheelbase is longer in the Tiger 900 Rally Pro at 1551 mm compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 1520 mm. The seat height is higher in the Tiger 900 Rally Pro at 850 mm compared to the Versys 1000 SE's 840 mm. The fuel tank capacity is slightly larger in the Versys 1000 SE at 21 liters compared to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 20 liters.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021
In terms of equipment, both motorcycles have LED headlights. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro also includes LED daytime running lights, heated seats, and a TFT display. The Versys 1000 SE includes heated grips and cornering lights.
In terms of strengths, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a three-cylinder engine full of character, improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. On the other hand, the Versys 1000 SE offers a very comfortable seating position, a cultivated in-line four-cylinder engine, a full electronics package, an adjustable windshield, superb electronically adjustable suspension, a well-controlled braking system, and a distinctive look.
In terms of weaknesses, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has less robust handguards for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars. The Versys 1000 SE has a windshield that is not adjustable with one hand.
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021
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?
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021
The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is more than equipped for the big journey: The many features pull together, because everything good about the SE is aimed at comfort and safety. Whether it's the semi-active electronic Skyhook suspension from Showa, the KIBS cornering ABS, the Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KMCF), the cornering lights or the easy-to-read TFT colour display, the electronics leave nothing to be desired. Coupled with the comfortable seating position and the high, adjustable windshield, long stages are a pleasure. The engine is certainly not the most powerful, the weight certainly not the lowest, but overall the Versys 1000 SE is an optimal touring motorbike.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and a Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 4. It takes less time to sell a Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE with 86 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 12 reviews for the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE since model year 2019. 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 25,500 views for the first review on Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE published on 11/6/2018.
