QJ Motor SRC 500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

QJ Motor SRC 500 price starts at Rs. 2.10 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.29 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Tiger 1200, priced at Rs. 19.39 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the SRC 500 offers a claimed 30 kmpl, while the Tiger 1200 delivers 18.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the SRC 500 uses a 480cc engine producing 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm and the Tiger 1200 a 1160cc engine producing 150 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the SRC 500 and Tiger 1200, the SRC 500 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Tiger 1200 stands out for performance.

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SRC 500 vs Tiger 1200 Comparison Summary

Specification QJ Motor SRC 500Triumph Tiger 1200
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.10 LakhRs. 19.39 Lakh
Mileage 30 kmpl18.8 kmpl
Engine 480 cc1160 cc
Max power 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 205 Kg246 Kg

SRC 500 vs Tiger 1200 Key Highlights

Basic Info QJ Motor SRC 500 STDTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro
Rating
5 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name QJ Motor Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 2 Valves, SOHC, Air-Cooled Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Max Power 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm 150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
QJ Motor SRC 500 Colors
Triumph Tiger 1200 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,750 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 53,089 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 20,898 SRC 500 Insurance Rs. 46,095 Tiger 1200 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
145 kmph
220 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 2 Valves, SOHC, Air-Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Engine Displacement
480 cc
1160 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
25.85 PS @ 5750rpm
150 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
36 Nm @ 4250rpm
130 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
86 mm
90 mm
Stroke
82.6 mm
60.7 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
3
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Electric
Not Available
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
13.2:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
18.8 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. Wheel Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Telescopic coil spring oil damped
Wheel Travel 200 mm Showa semi-active damping monoshock with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. Depending on the combined weight of rider, pillion and lu

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/70-18
Front :-120/70-19,Rear :-150/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
850 mm
Length*Width*Height
2170*820*1120 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1440 mm
1560 mm
Length
2170 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
155 mm
Not Available
Height
1120 mm
1436 mm
Width
820 mm
849 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.5 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
205 Kg
246 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
282 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Bassinet type
Tubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Configurable Rider,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Street Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Stunning Graphics
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Not Available
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
3
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is best for long journeys, Tiger 1200 or BMW GS1200? Which one I should buy?
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QJ Motor SRC 500 Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 FAQs

Which bike is best between QJ Motor SRC 500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper QJ Motor SRC 500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
The QJ Motor SRC 500 is cheaper than Triumph Tiger 1200 by ₹17.29 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance QJ Motor SRC 500 vs Triumph Tiger 1200?
For the STD version, 480 cc Petrol engine of SRC 500 produces 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm of power and 36 Nm @ 4250rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Pro version, 1160 cc Petrol engine of Tiger 1200 produces 150 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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