Which suits you
- There is little in the weight: 222kg against 228kg wet.
- The Tiger 800 XCx has the lower seat by 20mm, which matters more on a rutted lane than on the road if you are shorter in the leg.
- Both take a 90/90-21 front tyre, so the same front tyre options fit either bike.
- The Tiger 800 XCx is only available second-hand.
Holloway ratings side by side
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Green lane
Technical off-road
Beginner friendly
Road
Tiger 800 XCx vs Tiger 900 Rally Pro specs
| Triumph Tiger 800 XCx | Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Green lane score | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Price | Used only | £14,495 |
| Wet weight | ~222kg | 228kg |
| Seat height | 840mm | 860mm |
| Ground clearance | Not published | 240mm |
| Suspension travel (f/r) | 220mm / 215mm | 240mm / 230mm |
| Wheels (f/r) | 21" / 17" | 21" / 17" |
| Tyre sizes (f/r) | 90/90-21 / 150/70-17 | 90/90-21 / 150/70-17 |
| Engine | 799cc | 888cc |
| Power | 95hp | 108hp |
| Fuel tank | 19L | 20L |
| Real-world range | Not officially published | ~260 mi |
| Licence | A | A |
A tick marks the better figure for green laning. Manufacturer figures; weights are wet unless marked as estimates.
Our take on each
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx: A smooth, roomy triple on a 21 inch front with decent travel, good value used, but the suspension, ground clearance and screen all show their limits once lanes get rocky.
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro: A premium, well-equipped off-road tourer with genuinely long suspension travel, though its weight and width need care on narrow, overgrown lanes.
Remember: rider ability, tyres and the weather on the day move the real answer more than the bike does. Check each lane's own difficulty and legal status before you ride.
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