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Head to head

Triumph Tiger 900 vs Honda Africa Twin

Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

The Triumph Tiger 900 and Honda Africa Twin are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Triumph Tiger 900 leads on power with 107 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.

Triumph Tiger 900
8.3

Triumph

Triumph Tiger 900
Honda Africa Twin
Our pick
8.7

Honda

Honda Africa Twin

The verdict

The Honda Africa Twin edges it overall at 8.7/10, but the Triumph Tiger 900 wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.

Best for new riders

Honda Africa Twin

101 hp.

Most exciting

Triumph Tiger 900

107 hp and 0.47 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Honda Africa Twin

Our 8.7/10 at $14,799, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Triumph Tiger 900

228 kg with an 860 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Honda Africa Twin

Our top score in this matchup at 8.7/10.

Price & rating
Price$14,995$14,799
KickTheStand score8.3 / 108.7 / 10
Performance
Engine888cc triple1084cc twin
Power107 hp101 hp
Torque87 Nm105 Nm
Power-to-weight0.47 hp/kg0.44 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension45mm Showa USD fork45mm Showa USD fork
Rear suspensionShowa monoshockPro-Link monoshock
Front brakesDual 320mm discs, Brembo StylemaDual 310mm discs, radial 4-piston
Rear brakesSingle 255mm discSingle 256mm disc
Dimensions & practicality
Weight228 kg231 kg
Seat height860 mm850 mm
Fuel capacity20 L18.8 L
Suitability
ClassAdventureAdventure
A2 licenceNoNo
Good for beginnersNoNo
Best foradventure, touringadventure, touring

Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.

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Triumph Tiger 900 vs Honda Africa Twin: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Tiger 900 or the Honda Africa Twin?

The Triumph Tiger 900 makes the most power at 107 hp and 87 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Triumph Tiger 900 or the Honda Africa Twin?

The Honda Africa Twin is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $14,799.

Which is lighter, the Triumph Tiger 900 or the Honda Africa Twin?

The Triumph Tiger 900 is the lightest at 228 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.

Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Tiger 900 or the Honda Africa Twin?

For a new rider we'd point to the Honda Africa Twin: 101 hp and 231 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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