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.