Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Triumph Tiger 1200 Price starts at Rs. 19.38 Lakh which is Rs. 2.89 Lakh costlier than base model of Harley Davidson Sportster S priced at Rs. 16.49 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Harley-Davidson Sportster S is 19.6 kmpl whereas the mileage of Triumph Tiger 1200 is 19.60 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Harley Davidson Sportster S is powered by 1252 cc engine , while Triumph Tiger 1200 is powered by 1160 cc engine. Harley Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 different colours while Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 6 colours. The Comparison Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Tiger 1200 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Sportster S vs Tiger 1200

Key Highlights Sportster S STDTiger 1200 GT Pro
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
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Sportster S vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley Davidson Sportster S STDTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
27 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name Harley Davidson Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.49 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.38 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Revolution® Max 1250T Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 45,149 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 43,717 Sportster S Insurance Rs. 48,268 Tiger 1200 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Revolution® Max 1250T
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1252 cc
1160 cc
Max Power
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
105 mm
90.0 mm
Stroke
72.3 mm
60.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
3
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
13.2:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
19.6 kmpl
19.60 Kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Front :-120/70R19, Rear :-150/70R18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Make
Pirelli
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
221 kg
...
Seat height
765 mm
870 mm
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1560 mm
Length
2270 mm
...
Ground Clearance
90 mm
...
Height
...
1497 mm
Width
...
984 mm
Fuel Capacity
11.8 Liters
20 Liters
Kerb Weight
228 Kg
245 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
282 mm

Additional Features
ENHANCED LIFT MITIGATION, WHEEL LIFT MITIGATION, TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, DRAG-TORQUE SLIP CONTROL SYSTEM, RAKE/TRAIL - 30/148 mm
Rake / Trail - 24.0 º, 120 mm, Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control, Exhaust - Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
Call/SMS alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
4 Inch TFT
7” TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Passenger Footrest
...
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Is Triumph Tiger 1200 Better Than Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

50% users have chosen Triumph Tiger 1200 over Harley-Davidson Sportster S in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 61 users have also rated Triumph Tiger 1200 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Triumph Tiger 1200 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Sportster S Tiger 1200
Mileage 3.5 3.5
Performance 4.2 4.2
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 3.8 3.3
Features 5.0 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is best for long journeys, Tiger 1200 or BMW GS1200? Which one I should buy?
  • It would be unfair to give a verdict here as currently, both these bikes are not available for sale in the market. Moreover, the Tiger 1200 has always been an impressive motorcycle and with the new updates, it is expected to be an even better tourer. Stay tuned for more updates. Read More: - The Big Cat’s Finally Out Of The Bag… Almost
  • If you compare between Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GS then go for Tiger 1200.But if you compare Tiger 1200 & BMW 1250 GSA then I prefer BMW 1250 GSA because it will give you more comfort then Tiger 1200.
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Harley Davidson Sportster S Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
Triumph Tiger 1200 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The Harley Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than Triumph Tiger 1200 by Rs. 2.89 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Sportster S vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the STD version, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Pro version, 1160 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 1200 produces 150 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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