Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

In terms of engine specifications, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 features an in-line three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 888cc, producing 95.2 horsepower and 87 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is equipped with a V-twin engine with a displacement of 1050cc, delivering a higher power output of 125 horsepower and 109 Nm of torque. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions.

When it comes to suspension, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork from Marzocchi with a diameter of 45mm, offering a travel of 180mm. The rear suspension consists of a swing arm with a monoshock from Marzocchi, providing a travel of 170mm. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 features an upside-down telescopic fork from WP with a diameter of 43mm, offering a travel of 185mm. The rear suspension is also a swing arm with a monoshock from WP, providing a travel of 190mm.

In terms of chassis, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 has a steel frame with a tubular design, a rake of 65.4 degrees, and a trail of 133.3mm. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 features a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design, a rake of 64 degrees, and a trail of 120mm.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

Both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes at the front, with Brembo being the brand. The Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 also features ABS, riding modes, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, a rear tire diameter of 17 inches, a wheelbase of 1556mm, a seat height of 810mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 198kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, a rear tire diameter of 17 inches, a wheelbase of 1560mm, a seat height of 850mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 205kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters.

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

In terms of equipment, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 comes with LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a heated seat, and a TFT display. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 features an adjustable windscreen.

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 offers a three-cylinder engine with character, agile handling, a standard quickshifter, electronically adjustable suspension, generous standard equipment, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 boasts a very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range, performance modes, the ability to switch off ABS, adjustable traction control, agile and safe handling, adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and a comparatively low price.

As for weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is criticized for having a flood of switches on the left handlebar. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is considered to have outdated optics compared to the new 1290 Super Adventures and a non-adjustable suspension fork.

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore78 mmBore103 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power95.2 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque87 NmTorque109 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.27 Compression Ratio13
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement888 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandMarzocchiBrandWP
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel180 mmTravel185 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandMarzocchiBrandWP
TravelTravel170 mmTravel190 mm
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65.4 degreeRake64 degree
TrailTrail133.3 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter267 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsSuspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,556 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height850 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)198 kgDry Weight (with ABS)205 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Heated seat, TFT displayEquipmentWindscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

Good things take time, they say. Triumph has kept to this and with the Tiger 900 GT Pro has put a motorbike on the cast rims that continues the long, successful path of the 800 with many detail improvements and is just as much a practical everyday motorbike as it is for extended tours and trips. The Triple has become sharper and yet is still a harmonious unit with which even beginners can do no wrong without boring the experienced motorcyclist. And that's thanks to sufficient suspension travel on roads of the most varied qualities as well as quite moderate off-road passages. There was little to complain about in our first impression, but we will certainly take a closer look at the Tiger.

Three-cylinder engine full of character

agile turn-in behaviour

quickshifter as standard

electronically adjustable suspension strut

generous standard equipment

good ergonomics

good wind and weather protection

long-distance capability.

Flood of switches on the left handlebar

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

KTM 1090 Adventure 2018

The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.

Very powerful, cultivated engine with wide rev range

performance modes

ABS can be switched off

adjustable traction control

agile and safe handling

adjustable ergonomics

height-adjustable windshield

low weight

comparatively low price.

Optics seem outdated by the new 1290 Super Adventures

suspension fork not adjustable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro vs KTM 1090 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 and a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is about 11% higher. Compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 there are less Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro with 88 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 1090 Adventure. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro and 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure since model year 2017. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro was published on 03/12/2019 and now has more than 65,300 views. This compares to more than 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1090 Adventure published on 12/10/2016.

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