Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2019 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2019 and the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022 have an inline three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 799cc and 888cc respectively. However, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly larger bore of 78mm compared to the 74mm bore of the Tiger 800 XCA. Both models have the same stroke of 61.9mm. The engine power of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is slightly higher at 95.2 HP compared to the 95 HP of the Tiger 800 XCA. The torque of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is also higher at 87 Nm compared to the 79 Nm of the Tiger 800 XCA. Both models have a chain transmission system.

In terms of suspension, the Tiger 800 XCA 2019 features an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension with a 43mm diameter and 220mm travel, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022 has a Showa upside-down telescopic fork front suspension with a 45mm diameter and 240mm travel. Both models have a swing arm rear suspension with a monoshock absorber. The Tiger 800 XCA has a WP rear suspension with 215mm travel, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a Showa rear suspension with 230mm travel. Both models offer adjustment options for preload and rebound.

In terms of chassis, both the Tiger 800 XCA and the Tiger 900 Rally Pro have a steel frame with a tubular design. The rake of the Tiger 800 XCA is 66.6 degrees, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly lower rake of 65.6 degrees. The trail of the Tiger 800 XCA is 93.5mm, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a significantly higher trail of 145.8mm.

Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2019

Both models have double disk front brakes with Brembo brand. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro also features cornering ABS and ride by wire, which are not available in the Tiger 800 XCA.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both models have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150mm with a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Tiger 800 XCA is 1545mm, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1551mm. The seat height of the Tiger 800 XCA is adjustable from 840mm to 860mm, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has an adjustable seat height from 850mm to 870mm. The dry weight of the Tiger 800 XCA with ABS is 208kg, while the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly lighter dry weight of 201kg. Both models have a fuel tank capacity of 19 liters for the Tiger 800 XCA and 20 liters for the Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both models offer ABS, riding modes, and traction control. However, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro also features additional advanced rider assistance systems such as cornering ABS and ride by wire.

In terms of strengths, the Tiger 800 XCA 2019 is praised for its agile engine, easy handling, full comfort features, six different riding modes including an Offroad Pro mode, great standing position off-road, and the ability to deactivate traction control and ABS. On the other hand, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022 is praised for its three-cylinder engine full of character, significantly improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension elements, quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats for rider and pillion passenger, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability.

In terms of weaknesses, the Tiger 800 XCA 2019 is criticized for its color TFT display not being optimally anti-reflective and its high price. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2022 is criticized for its handguards not being very robust for off-road use and the flood of switches on the left handlebar.