Ducati DesertX vs Triumph Tiger Sport 800: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati DesertX (2026-present) and the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati DesertX 110.3 hp, Triumph Tiger Sport 800 113.4 hp.
- Torque: Ducati DesertX 92 Nm, Triumph Tiger Sport 800 84.3 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati DesertX 209 kg, Triumph Tiger Sport 800 232 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)110.3
- Triumph Tiger Sport 800 (2026-present)113.4 (best)
Torque Nm
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)92 (best)
- Triumph Tiger Sport 800 (2026-present)84.3
Weight kg
- Ducati DesertX (2026-present)209 (best)
- Triumph Tiger Sport 800 (2026-present)232
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present Remove |  2026-present · Tour Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2026-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 890cc 90° V2, 4 valves/cyl, intake VVT, non-desmodromic (spring valves) — replaces 937cc Testastretta 11° desmo twin for the base DesertX nameplate only | 3 cylinders online , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 798 cc 115 ch (113.40 hp) to 10,750 rpm 8.60 mkg to 8,500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | Not available |
| Displacement | 890 cc | 798 cc |
| Power | 110.3 hp @ 9,000 rpm | 113.4 hp @ 10,750 rpmBest |
| Torque | 92 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest | 84.3 Nm @ 8,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed gearbox, hydraulically-actuated wet multiplate slipper clutch, Ducati Quick Shift up/down 2.0 standard; final drive: Chain, 520 | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 209 kg (wet)Best | 232 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 880 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18.6 LBest |
| Front suspension | 46mm KYB fully adjustable USD fork, independently settable legs, 230mm travel | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm / Showa , Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Rear suspension | KYB fully adjustable monoshock with remote preload adjuster, 220mm travel | Monoshock / Showa , Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) Preload and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | Bosch Cornering ABS (4 levels), disengageable in Enduro/Rally modes | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 305mm discs with Brembo M4.32 radial calipers | 2 discs Ø 310 mm (12.2 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 265mm disc with floating caliper | 1 disc Ø 255 mm (10.04 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/70R18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR | 180/55-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | AUD 28,125 (Australia, ride-away price) | Not available |