Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs. KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the KTM 790 Adventure R 2020 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a range of features and capabilities for off-road and on-road riding.

In terms of engine specifications, both bikes have in-line engines, but the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 888cc, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 799cc. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a slightly lower bore of 78mm compared to the KTM's 88mm, but a longer stroke of 61.9mm compared to the KTM's 65.7mm. Both bikes have similar power outputs, with the Tiger 900 Rally Pro producing 95.2 HP and the KTM 790 Adventure R producing 95 HP. The torque output is also similar, with the Tiger 900 Rally Pro producing 87 Nm and the KTM 790 Adventure R producing 88 Nm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front, but the Tiger 900 Rally Pro uses Showa suspension while the KTM 790 Adventure R uses WP suspension. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a front fork diameter of 45mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a larger diameter of 48mm. Both bikes have a similar front suspension travel of 240mm. At the rear, both bikes have swing arm suspension with monoshock absorbers. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a rear suspension travel of 230mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a slightly larger travel of 240mm. Both bikes offer adjustment options for preload, but the Tiger 900 Rally Pro also offers rebound adjustment.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

In terms of chassis, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has a steel frame, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a chromium-molybdenum frame. Both bikes have tubular frame types, but the KTM 790 Adventure R also has a load-bearing engine design. The rake angle of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 65.6 degrees, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a slightly smaller rake angle of 63.7 degrees. The trail measurement of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 145.8mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a smaller trail measurement of 110.4mm.

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The KTM 790 Adventure R also offers ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control.

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire width of 150mm. However, the KTM 790 Adventure R has a slightly larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the Tiger 900 Rally Pro's 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 1551mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a slightly smaller wheelbase of 1528mm. The seat height of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 850mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a higher seat height of 880mm. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. The dry weight of the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is 201kg, while the KTM 790 Adventure R is slightly lighter at 189kg.

In terms of strengths, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro offers a three-cylinder engine that is full of character, improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension elements, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats for both the rider and passenger, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure R offers a high-quality chassis that ensures a wide range of use, an engine that offers great running culture, rich torque, and perfectly dimensioned power, an easy-to-read display, and a practical rally electronics package. Despite its radical chassis, the KTM 790 Adventure R is also stable, maneuverable, and suitable for everyday use on the road.

In terms of weaknesses, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro has handguards that are not very robust for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars. The KTM 790 Adventure R does not come standard with a quickshifter, the indicator switch can be a little fiddly, and the seat may be slightly more uncomfortable on long tours compared to the standard model.