Triumph Tiger 1050 vs Honda CB1100 RS (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Tiger 1050stacks up against the Honda CB1100 RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Tiger 1050Honda CB1100 RS
Model year20132020
Price
Engine1050 cc1140 cc
Horsepower115 hp89 hp
Torque98 Nm91 Nm
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs, Nissin four-piston radial calipersDouble disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston Nissin calipersSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17

Triumph Tiger 1050 vs Honda CB1100 RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Tiger 1050 and the Honda CB1100 RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Tiger 1050 brings 115 hp, while the Honda CB1100 RS counters with 89 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: