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

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

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.