Triumph Tiger 955i (2004) vs KTM 450 EXC (2009-10) vs Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour / Automatic-DCT (2024)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | KTM | Honda |
| Model: | Tiger 955i | 450 EXC | GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour / Automatic-DCT |
| Years: | 2004 | 2009-10 | 2024 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, finger-follower rocker arm on intake, roller-rocker arm on exhaust |
| Capacity: | 955 cc / 58.3 cu in | 447.9 cc / 27.42 cu-in | 1833 cc / 111.85 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 65 mm | 89 x 72 mm | 73 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 11.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 50mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management. | Kokusan digital | Computer controlled digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick | Integrated Starter Generator system |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | (MT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with coil springs, assist slipper cam (DCT) Hydraulic, wet, multiplate with oil pressure |
| Transmission: | 6 speed | 6 Speed | 6 speed MT (including overdrive. Plus electric reverse) 7-speed forward and reverse DCT |
| Final Drive: | X ring chain | Chain, X ring, 5.8 x 1/4" | Enclosed shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular steel perimeter swingarm twin-sided, aluminium alloy | Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame | Aluminum die-cast, twin tube |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Fork with triple rate springs | WP 4860 MA upside-down fork | Double-wishbone |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock with remotely adjustable preload and rebound damping | WP-PDS shock absorber, aluminium swingarm | Pro-Link system with Showa shock absorber |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in | 335 mm / 13.2 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper | 2x 320mm hydraulic discs 6-piston Nissin calipers, floating rotors and sintered metal pads |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, floating caliper | Single 316mm ventilated disc 3-piston Nissin caliper, sintered metal pads |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 H19 | 90/90 - 21 | 130/70R 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 H17 | 140/80 - 18 | 200/55R 16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1515 mm / 59.6in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1694 mm / 66.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 840-860 mm / 33.1-33.8 in | 970 mm / 38.7 in | 745 mm / 29.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal | 9.0 L / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal | 21.1 Litres / US 5.57 gal |