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DesertX Discovery 2025 vs Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2024

If straight-line speed is your priority, the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer takes the lead. With 37 HP more than the DesertX Discovery, it offers a more spirited ride that will be noticeable on highway overtakes or track days. When it comes to agility, the DesertX Discovery has a clear advantage. Weighing in 16kg less than the Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer, it will feel significantly easier to handle in low-speed traffic, parking maneuvers, and twisty corners. Bottom Line: While both are capable, the tiger1200 offers a superior power-to-weight ratio, making it the more exciting machine for experienced riders.

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2025DesertX Discovery
2025937 cc • 110 hp
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer 2024Tiger 1200 Rally Explorer
20241160 cc • 147 hp
SpecDesertX DiscoveryTiger 1200 Rally Explorer
Displacement9371160
Power110147
Cylinders23
Weight246262.3
Seat height875875
MSRP (US)1999524895
MSRP (EU)1999023145