Kawasaki KLX 450R Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 9.61 Lakh

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₹ 19.39 Lakh

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Kawasaki KLX 450R Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the KLX 450R Vs Tiger 1200 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

KLX 450R Vs Tiger 1200 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Triumph Tiger 1200 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.39 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 20.79 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Kawasaki KLX 450R price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.61 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki KLX 450R	Triumph Tiger 1200
Price	₹ 9.61 Lakh	₹ 19.39 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Triumph
Body Type	Off Road	Off Road
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Power	56.4 bhp bhp	148.00 bhp
Engine	449.0 CC	1160.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

KLX 450R Vs Tiger 1200 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Triumph Tiger 1200 base engine returns 18 KM/L. The Kawasaki KLX 450R base returns 23 KM/L.

KLX 450R Vs Tiger 1200 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Triumph Tiger 1200 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki KLX 450R comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single, DOHC	N/A
Engine CC	449.0 CC	1160.0 CC
Engine Power	56.4 Bhp	148.00
Max Torque	N/A	130.00
Top Speed	150 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Carburettor: Keihin FCR-MX40	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric & Kick	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2175 mm	1497 mm
Width	820 mm	849 mm
Height	1250 mm	1497 mm
Wheelbase	1480 mm	1560 mm
Ground Clearance	315 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	126 kg	261 kg
Seat Height	935 mm	870 mm
Chassis Type	Perimeter, Aluminium	Tubular Steel Frame, With Forged Aluminium Outriggers. Fabricated, Bolt-on Aluminium Rear Subframe.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	8.0 L	30.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	23.00 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	184 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	48 Mm Inverted AOS Type Telescopic Fork With 22-way Compression And 18-way Rebound Damping	WP 48 Mm Upside Down Forks, Electronically Adjustable Damping, 190 Mm Travel
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak With 22-way Low-speed, 2 Turns Or More High Speed Compression Damping, 22 Way Rebound Damping And Adjustable Spring Preload	WP Monoshock, Electronically Adjustable Semi Active Damping With Automatic Preload Adjustment, 193 Mm Wheel Travel
Front Brake Type	Disc	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	282 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	N/A
Front Tyre	80/100-21M/C 51P	90/90-21 (M/C 54V TL)
Rear Tyre	120/90-18M/C 65P	150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL)
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheels	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	No	-
Odometer	No	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	No	Yes
Start Mechanism	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	No	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	-
Pillion Seat Type	No	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
Dual Channel ABS

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	-
ABS	No	-
Engine Kill Switch	No	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	No	-
Tail Light	No	-
Turn Signal Lamp	No	-
DRLs	No	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	-
Call/SMS Alerts	No	-
GPS & Navigation	No	-
USB Charging Port	No	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	No	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Months Parts Only	-

Additonal Features

Electric starter

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