Zero DSR/X vs Triumph Tiger 900

The Zero DSR/X and Triumph Tiger 900 are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The Triumph Tiger 900 undercuts the Zero DSR/X by about $9,300, so value is squarely on the table. 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.

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7.8

Zero

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Our pick

8.3

Triumph

Triumph Tiger 900BMW R 1300 GSBMW S 1000 RRHonda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPDucati Streetfighter V4Triumph Street Triple 765 RSAprilia Tuono V4 Factory 1100KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVOAprilia RS 660Honda Africa TwinKTM 890 Adventure RYamaha YZF-R1Yamaha MT-09Triumph Bonneville T120Yamaha Ténéré 700Ducati Panigale V2Suzuki GSX-8SKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RYamaha Tracer 9 GTRoyal Enfield HimalayanYamaha MT-07Suzuki V-Strom 800DEKawasaki Z900Triumph Tiger 900Aprilia RS 457KTM 990 DukeDucati DesertXHonda CB500XKTM 125 DukeTriumph Trident 660Kawasaki Ninja 1000SXTriumph Speed Twin 1200Kawasaki Ninja 500Yamaha R7Ducati MonsterKTM 390 DukeYamaha YZF-R3Yamaha YZF-R125Zero SR/FHonda Rebel 500Suzuki GSX-8RYamaha MT-125Aprilia RS 125LiveWire S2 Del MarHonda CB300RHarley-Davidson NightsterKawasaki Z650Kawasaki Ninja 650Honda CB125RZero DSR/XYamaha MT-03Royal Enfield Meteor 350Honda CBR500RKawasaki Vulcan SHonda CB650REnergica ExperiaBMW G 310 GSKawasaki Ninja 125Zero FXEKawasaki Versys 650

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The verdict

The Triumph Tiger 900 is our pick of this group on the numbers, scoring 8.3/10.

Best for new riders

Triumph Tiger 900

107 hp.

Most exciting

Triumph Tiger 900

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

Best value

Triumph Tiger 900

Our 8.3/10 at $14,995, 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

Triumph Tiger 900

Our top score in this matchup at 8.3/10.

SpecZero DSR/XTriumph Tiger 900

Price & rating

Price$24,295$14,995

KickTheStand score7.8 / 108.3 / 10

Performance

EngineElectric888cc triple

Power100 hp107 hp

Torque229 Nm87 Nm

Power-to-weight0.40 hp/kg0.47 hp/kg

Chassis & brakes

Front suspensionn/a45mm Showa USD fork

Rear suspensionn/aShowa monoshock

Front brakesn/aDual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema

Rear brakesn/aSingle 255mm disc

Dimensions & practicality

Weight247 kg228 kg

Seat height832 mm860 mm

Fuel capacityn/a20 L

Suitability

ClassAdventureAdventure

A2 licenceNoNo

Good for beginnersNoNo

Best foradventure, commutingadventure, 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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