Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
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
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
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
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
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.
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 12/3/2019 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 10/12/2016.
