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Triumph Tiger Sport 800 vs Energica Experia

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

The Triumph Tiger Sport 800 and Energica Experia are among the most cross-shopped touring bikes of 2026. The Triumph Tiger Sport 800 undercuts the Energica Experia by about $13,385, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 leads on power with 113 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 Sport 800
Our pick
8.4

Triumph

Triumph Tiger Sport 800
Energica Experia
7.6

Energica

Energica Experia

The verdict

The Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is our pick of this group on the numbers, scoring 8.4/10.

Best for new riders

Triumph Tiger Sport 800

113 hp.

Most exciting

Triumph Tiger Sport 800

113 hp and 0.53 hp/kg, the strongest here.

Best value

Triumph Tiger Sport 800

Our 8.4/10 at $12,495, the most bike per dollar.

Easiest to manage

Triumph Tiger Sport 800

214 kg with an 835 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.

Highest rated

Triumph Tiger Sport 800

Our top score in this matchup at 8.4/10.

Price & rating
Price$12,495$25,880
KickTheStand score8.4 / 107.6 / 10
Performance
Engine798cc tripleElectric
Power113 hp102 hp
Torque84 Nm115 Nm
Power-to-weight0.53 hp/kg0.39 hp/kg
Chassis & brakes
Front suspension41mm Showa USD forkn/a
Rear suspensionShowa monoshock, remote preloadn/a
Front brakesDual 310mm discs, radial 4-pistonn/a
Rear brakesSingle 255mm discn/a
Dimensions & practicality
Weight214 kg260 kg
Seat height835 mm850 mm
Fuel capacity18.6 Ln/a
Suitability
ClassTouringTouring
A2 licenceNoNo
Good for beginnersNoNo
Best fortouring, sport, commutingtouring, commuting

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Triumph Tiger Sport 800 vs Energica Experia: your questions answered

Which is faster, the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 or the Energica Experia?

The Triumph Tiger Sport 800 makes the most power at 113 hp and 84 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.

Which is cheaper, the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 or the Energica Experia?

The Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,495.

Which is lighter, the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 or the Energica Experia?

The Triumph Tiger Sport 800 is the lightest at 214 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.

Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Tiger Sport 800 or the Energica Experia?

For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Tiger Sport 800: 113 hp and 214 kg make it the most approachable of the group.

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