Triumph Tiger 800 XC SE vs Ducati Hypermotard SP (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Tiger 800 XC SEstacks up against the Ducati Hypermotard SP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Tiger 800 XC SEDucati Hypermotard SP
Model year20142015
Price
Engine799 cc821 cc
Horsepower95 hp110 hp
Torque79 Nm89 Nm
Weight171 kg
Seat height33 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, Switchable ABS. Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin single piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS.Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Triumph Tiger 800 XC SE vs Ducati Hypermotard SP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Tiger 800 XC SE and the Ducati Hypermotard SP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Tiger 800 XC SE brings 95 hp, while the Ducati Hypermotard SP counters with 110 hp at 171 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: