Ducati 900 SD Darmah vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 900 SD Darmahstacks up against the Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 SD DarmahTriumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition
Model year19832026
Price$17,995
Engine864 cc888 cc
Horsepower61 hp
Weight231 kg
Seat height851 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L20.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual discDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Tires100/90-18 / 110/90-18 Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure: 90/90R 21 54V / Bridgestone® Battlax Adventure: 150/70R 17 69V

Ducati 900 SD Darmah vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 900 SD Darmah and the Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 SD Darmah brings 61 hp, while the Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition counters with its own power figure at 231 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: