Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Low vs Triumph Tiger 800 XC (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Tiger 800 XCx LowTriumph Tiger 800 XC
Model year20172016
Price$14,150$12,500
Engine799 cc799 cc
Horsepower95 hp95 hp
Torque79 Nm79 Nm
Weight196 kg193 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, Switchable ABS. Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston sliding calipers, Switchable ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin single piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS.Single disc. Nissin single piston sliding caliper, Switchable ABS.
Tires90/90-21 / 150/70-17 90/90-21 / 150/70-17

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Low vs Triumph Tiger 800 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Low and the Triumph Tiger 800 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx Low brings 95 hp in a 196 kg package, while the Triumph Tiger 800 XC counters with 95 hp at 193 kg. On price, the Triumph Tiger 800 XC has the lower MSRP.

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: