Triumph Tiger Sport 660 versus Kawasaki Versys 650
Triumph Tiger Sport 660
Crossover
Kawasaki Versys 650
Crossover
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2007 bis 2024~
RRP 9.245 €
RRP 9.145 €
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Pros:
- lightweight, manoeuvrable, easy-to-ride bike
- elastic and powerful motor
- Seating position suitable for long distances
- wonderful triple sound
- easy operation, no unnecessary bells and whistles
Pros:
Cons:
- no main stand
- no USB in the cockpit
- gets loud when driving fast
Cons:
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.420 mm
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.398 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.398 mm
Seat : 835 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.400 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 219 kg
Length : 2.165 mm Height : 1.400 mm
Seat : 845 mm
Weight : 219 kg
Engine
Motor design: Three-cylinder in-line engine, DOHC, 12V 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 660 ccm
Hub: 51 mm
Hole: 74 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line two-cylinder 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 649 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 83 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 81 HP at 10.250 U/Min
Torque: 64 NM bei 6.250 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 382 km
Maximum speed: 189 km/h
Performance: 67 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 61 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 466 km
Performance: 67 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 61 NM bei 7.000 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 466 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel) Front suspension:
41mm Showa up-side-down fork with separate function (travel 150mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock rear suspension with hydraulic, tool-free adjustable spring preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Tubular steel perimeter frame (steel) Front suspension:
41mm Showa up-side-down fork with separate function (travel 150mm) Rear suspension:
Showa Monoshock rear suspension with hydraulic, tool-free adjustable spring preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm steel profile swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Frame type:
Diamond frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontal back-link gas pressure shock absorber with remote access hydraulically adjustable spring base (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Diamond frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down telescopic fork (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Horizontal back-link gas pressure shock absorber with remote access hydraulically adjustable spring base (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper Nissin (∅ 255 mm)
Double disc, Nissin 2-piston calipers (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper Nissin (∅ 255 mm)
Front brake
Double Petal brake discs (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal brake disc (∅ 250 mm)
Double Petal brake discs (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single Petal brake disc (∅ 250 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Tiger Sport 660 is indeed a motorcycle for all occasions. Whether to work, in the city, to swing curves on the country road or on trips - she can do everything. Thanks to the good-natured driving behavior, it is also suitable for novice drivers and does not overwhelm anyone.The competitors have less power and are all two-cylinder. So if you're into triples, you can't get past the Triumph in this class anyway, but apart from that, the Tiger is in a good position compared to the competition.
Anyone who has now tasted blood and would like to take a test drive should go to Triumph Hamburg as soon as possible. There the little kitten is ready for a test drive and will welcome you with a heartbreaking hiss.
