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

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 vs KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

The Triumph Tiger 900 GT 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, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro has a three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 888cc, producing 95.2 HP of power and 87 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Adventure R has a two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 799cc, producing 95 HP of power and 88 Nm of torque. Both bikes have electric starters and chain transmissions.

When it comes to suspension, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork from Marzocchi with a diameter of 45mm and a travel of 180mm in the front, and a swing arm suspension with a monoshock from Marzocchi with a travel of 170mm in the rear. The KTM 790 Adventure R, on the other hand, features an upside-down telescopic fork from WP with a diameter of 48mm and a travel of 240mm in the front, and a swing arm suspension with a monoshock from WP with a travel of 240mm in the rear.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020

In terms of chassis, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro has a steel frame with a tubular design, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular, load-bearing engine design. The rake and trail measurements for the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro are 65.4 degrees and 133.3mm respectively, while the KTM 790 Adventure R has measurements of 63.7 degrees and 110.4mm respectively.

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes in the front, providing effective stopping power.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro offers electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The KTM 790 Adventure R offers ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control.

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1556mm, a seat height of 810mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 198kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. The KTM 790 Adventure R has a front tire diameter of 21 inches, a rear tire width of 150mm, and a rear tire diameter of 18 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1528mm, a seat height of 880mm, a dry weight (with ABS) of 189kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro offers a three-cylinder engine with character, agile turn-in behavior, a quickshifter as standard, electronically adjustable suspension, generous standard equipment, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. The KTM 790 Adventure R offers high chassis quality for a wide range of use, an engine with great running culture and rich torque, an easy-to-read display, and a practical rally electronics package. Despite its radical chassis, it is also stable, maneuverable, and suitable for everyday use on the road.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro has a flood of switches on the left handlebar, while the KTM 790 Adventure R does not have a standard quickshifter and has a slightly fiddly indicator switch. Additionally, the seat on the KTM 790 Adventure R may be a little more uncomfortable on long tours compared to the standard model.

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 compared to KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020
KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke61.9 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power95.2 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque87 NmTorque88 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.27 Compression Ratio12.7
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 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandMarzocchiBrandWP
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel180 mmTravel240 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandMarzocchiBrandWP
TravelTravel170 mmTravel240 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake65.4 degreeRake63.7 degree
TrailTrail133.3 mmTrail110.4 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

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, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter21 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 diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,556 mmWheelbase1,528 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height880 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)198 kgDry Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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 790 Adventure R 2020

KTM 790 Adventure R 2020

The Adventure R goes one step further than the standard model. Here, the WP guys were finally allowed to draw on their full resources and show what they can do. The higher-quality chassis compensates for the disadvantages of the long suspension travel on the road, but scores points off-road with massive reserves. The surcharge is more than justified. The seat height will probably restrict the clientele somewhat.

High chassis quality ensures a wide range of use

Engine offers great running culture, rich torque and perfectly dimensioned power

Easy-to-read display

Practical rally electronics package

Despite radical chassis also stable, manoeuvrable and suitable for everyday use on the road

Quickshifter not standard

indicator switch a little fiddly

seat a little more uncomfortable on long tours than on standard model

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro vs KTM 790 Adventure R

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 and a KTM 790 Adventure R 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 is about 19% higher. Compared to KTM 790 Adventure R 2020 there are less Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 12. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro with 88 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 790 Adventure R. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 10 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro and 9 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure R since model year 2019. 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 53,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Adventure R published on 10/6/2018.

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