KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 vs. Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020 compared to Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2020

The 1290 Super Adventure R is supposed to be the new off-road flagship of the KTM Adventure range - and it is! It's amazing how easy it is to move 240 kilos off-road with a full tank. The off-road mode is also largely convincing. On the other hand, as on the 1290 Super Adventure S, the full 160 hp and 140 Newton metres of torque as well as all comfort features (apart from the electronically adjustable suspension) are available on the R version: Four performance modes (Sport, Street, Rain and Offroad), cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, keyless race-on system and the mobile phone management "My Ride". This means that the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R actually combines four motorbikes in one - and thus justifies the proud price.
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro is a true touring enduro and has a lot to offer. A comfortable, relaxed riding position, good wind protection, ample equipment and real travel suitability. Unlike the competition in the upper class of adventure bikes, however, it unfortunately lacks that certain "wow factor", that unique selling point that BMW GS, Ducati Multistrada V4 or KTM Super Adventure can boast. The Tiger 1200 Rally Pro has no remarkable smoothness, no extremely agile handling or brute engine, but it is well-balanced. However, there is still room for improvement in some areas, especially in the smoothness in the lower rev range. However, the basis is good and well-balanced, and the fine-tuning will hopefully come in the following model years.