Kawasaki KX 450 Vs Triumph Tiger 1200 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 9.92 Lakh

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₹ 19.39 Lakh

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

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the KX 450 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.

KX 450 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 KX 450 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.92 Lakh.

Summary	Kawasaki KX 450	Triumph Tiger 1200
Price	₹ 9.92 Lakh	₹ 19.39 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Triumph
Body Type	Off Road	Off Road
Mileage	25.00 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Power	N/A	148.00 bhp
Engine	449.0 CC	1160.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

KX 450 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 KX 450 base returns 25 KM/L.

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

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

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4-stroke, Single-cylinder, DOHC	N/A
Engine CC	449.0 CC	1160.0 CC
Engine Power	N/A	148.00
Max Torque	N/A	130.00
Top Speed	143 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	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2185 mm	1497 mm
Width	830 mm	849 mm
Height	1275 mm	1497 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1560 mm
Ground Clearance	340 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	110 kg	261 kg
Seat Height	955 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	6.2 L	30.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	25.00 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	155 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	49 Mm Inverted Telescopic Fork With Adjustable Compression And Rebound Dampin	WP 48 Mm Upside Down Forks, Electronically Adjustable Damping, 190 Mm Travel
Rear Suspension	New Uni-Trak With Adjustable Dual-range (high/lowspeed) Compression Damping, Adjustable Rebound Damping And Adjustable 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	270 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	282 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	N/A
Front Tyre	80/100-21 51M	90/90-21 (M/C 54V TL)
Rear Tyre	120/80-19 63M	150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL)
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheel	Spoke Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	-
Odometer	-	-
Speedometer	-	Digital
Fuel Gauge	-	Yes
Start Mechanism	Kick Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	No	-
Tripmeter Count	-	Yes
Tripmeter Type	No	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	-
Launch Control Mode		-
Adjustable Ergonomics		-
Adjustable footpeg position		-
Dual Channel ABS
Electric Start		-
Hydraulic Clutch		-

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

Large-Diameter Coil-Spring Fork

Key Features

Li-ion Battery

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