Titan Gecko Rubber Mount Stretch vs Titan Sidewinder Hardtail (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Titan Gecko Rubber Mount Stretchstacks up against the Titan Sidewinder Hardtail. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTitan Gecko Rubber Mount StretchTitan Sidewinder Hardtail
Model year20092007
Price
Engine1750 cc1750 cc
Horsepower112 hp112 hp
Torque164 Nm121 Nm
Weight256 kg295 kg
Seat height25 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 6-piston calipers. Semifloating rotor.Single disc. 4-piston calipers. Polished rotor.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers. Polished stainless rotor.Single disc. 4-piston calipers. Polished stainless rotor
Tires90/90-21 / 200/50-18 110/90-19 / 250-18

Titan Gecko Rubber Mount Stretch vs Titan Sidewinder Hardtail — which should you buy?

Picking between the Titan Gecko Rubber Mount Stretch and the Titan Sidewinder Hardtail usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Titan Gecko Rubber Mount Stretch brings 112 hp in a 256 kg package, while the Titan Sidewinder Hardtail counters with 112 hp at 295 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: