Triumph Motorcycles recently launched the all-new Tiger Sport 660 in India. The introductory price of the new Tiger Sport 660 starts in India at Rs 8.95 lakh, ex-showroom. It made its global debut in October last year. Bookings for the same are already open since December 2021 while the deliveries will commence this month. Here’s how the new Triumph Tiger Sport 660 fares against its arch-rivals, namely the Kawasaki Versys 650 and the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT.
Tiger Sport 660 vs Versys 650 vs V-Strom 650 XT: Engine Specs
| Specification | Tiger Sport 660 | Versys 650 | V-Strom 650 XT |
| Engine | 660cc, inline three-cylinder | 649cc parallel-twin | 645cc V-Twin |
| Power | 80 hp | 65 hp | 70 hp |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 61 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
The new Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is powered by a 660cc, liquid-cooled, inline-3 cylinder engine that develops 80 hp of power and 64 Nm of peak torque. Kawasaki Versys 650 gets a 649cc parallel-twin engine that churns out 65 hp and 61 Nm while the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT features a 645cc V-Twin motor that’s good for 70 hp and 62 Nm. All of them are paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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Tiger Sport 660 vs Versys 650 vs V-Strom 650 XT: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Tiger Sport 660 | Versys 650 | V-Strom 650 XT |
| Length | 2071 mm | 2165 mm | 2275 mm |
| Width | 834 mm | 840 mm | 910 mm |
| Height | 1398 mm | 1400 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1418 mm | 1415 mm | 1560 mm |
| Seat Height | 835 mm | 840 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 179 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 206 kg | 218 kg | 216 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.2 litres | 21 litres | 20 litres |
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Tiger Sport 660 vs Versys 650 vs V-Strom 650 XT: Hardware and Features
For suspension duties, while the Tiger Sport 660 and the Versys 650 get USD forks at the front, the V-Strom 650 XT features conventional telescopic forks. At the rear, all of them get a mono-shock absorber. Moreover, the braking duties are performed by dual disc brakes at the front and all three of them get a single disc at the rear with dual-channel ABS. In terms of features, while the Tiger Sport 660 gets an all-LED headlamp and digital instrument cluster, the other ADVs get halogen bulbs and a semi-digital cluster.
Tiger Sport 660 vs Versys 650 vs V-Strom 650 XT: Price
| Make & Model | Tiger Sport 660 | Versys 650 | V-Strom 650 XT |
| Starting Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 8.95 lakh | Rs 7.15 lakh | Rs 8.85 lakh |
The price of the new Triumph Tiger Sport 660 starts in India at Rs 8.95 lakh. Kawasaki’s Versys 650 is currently priced from Rs 7.15 lakh while the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT retails from Rs 8.85 lakh, all prices ex-showroom Delhi. Which middle-weight adventure touring motorcycle will be your pick? Do let us know in the comments section below!
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