Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph Tiger 900

Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Triumph Tiger 900 price starts at Rs. 14.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.84 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Desmo450 MX, priced at Rs. 17.24 Lakh. On the performance front, the Desmo450 MX uses a 449.6cc engine producing 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm and the Tiger 900 a 888cc engine producing 108 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Desmo450 MX and Tiger 900, the Tiger 900 is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Desmo450 MX vs Tiger 900 Comparison Summary

Specification Ducati Desmo450 MXTriumph Tiger 900
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.24 LakhRs. 14.40 Lakh
Mileage Not Available21.27 kmpl
Engine 449.6 cc888 cc
Max power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm108 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight Not Available219 Kg

Desmo450 MX vs Tiger 900 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ducati Desmo450 MX STDTriumph Tiger 900 GT
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Brand Name Ducati Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.24 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm 108 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Ducati Desmo450 MX Colors
Triumph Tiger 900 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 47,192 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 39,427 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 42,956 Desmo450 MX Insurance Rs. 38,823 Tiger 900 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
202 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing System 4 valves DOHC, Hydraulic Tensioner, Semi Dry Sump, Liquid Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
449.6 cc
888 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm
108 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
90 Nm @ 6850 rpm
Bore
96 mm
78 mm
Stroke
62.1 mm
61.9 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
13.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
21.27 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
4.77s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
15.90m
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
27.81m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
44.17m
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
2.40s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
2.79s
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Showa Upside Down Front Fork Ø 49 mm Fully Adjustable. Outer Tube With Kashima Coating. Wheel Travel - 310 mm
Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel
Suspension-Rear
Showa Mono Shock, Fully Adjustable, Wheel Travel - 301 mm
Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-21 Rear :-110/90-19
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-482.6 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
104.8 kg
Not Available
Seat height
970 mm
820 mm
Wheelbase
1494 mm
1556 mm
Height
Not Available
1410 mm
Width
Not Available
930 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.2 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
219 Kg
Tail Light
Not Available
LED
Front Brake Size
260 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
255 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Not Available
LED

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Aluminium Welded With Cast, Forged and Extruded Parts
Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Ducati Fall Detection
Not Available
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Not Available
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Tiger 900
  • New motor has better low- and mid-range response, All variants get top-spec adjustable suspension and Brembo Stylema calipers, Tubeless spoke rims come as standard on Rally trims
Triumph Tiger 900
  • No electronic suspension version for India
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Which bike is cheaper Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph Tiger 900?
The Triumph Tiger 900 is cheaper than Ducati Desmo450 MX by ₹2.84 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Ducati Desmo450 MX vs Triumph Tiger 900?
For the STD version, 449.6 cc Petrol engine of Desmo450 MX produces 63.49 PS @ 9400 rpm of power and 53.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT version, 888 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 900 produces 108 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 90 Nm @ 6850 rpm of torque

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