Triumph Tiger 800 ABS vs Ducati Hypermotard 796 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Tiger 800 ABSstacks up against the Ducati Hypermotard 796. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Tiger 800 ABSDucati Hypermotard 796
Model year20152012
Price$12,399
Engine799 cc803 cc
Horsepower95 hp81 hp
Torque79 Nm76 Nm
Weight193 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, Switchable ABS. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin single piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS.Single disc
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Triumph Tiger 800 ABS vs Ducati Hypermotard 796 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Tiger 800 ABS and the Ducati Hypermotard 796 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Tiger 800 ABS brings 95 hp in a 193 kg package, while the Ducati Hypermotard 796 counters with 81 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: