Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

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Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 are both powerful and capable enduro motorcycles. They have several similarities and differences in terms of their technical specifications, strengths, and weaknesses.

In terms of engine and drivetrain, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 features an in-line 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1160cc, producing 150 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. It has an electric starter and a prop shaft transmission. On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 is equipped with a V-twin 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1301cc, delivering 160 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque. It also has an electric starter but uses a chain transmission.

Both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension. The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 uses Showa forks with a diameter of 49mm and a travel of 220mm. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021, on the other hand, features WP forks with a diameter of 48mm and the same travel distance. For the rear suspension, both motorcycles have swing arms with monoshock absorbers. The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 uses Showa suspension with a travel of 220mm, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 also utilizes WP suspension with the same travel distance.

In terms of chassis, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 has a steel tubular frame with a rake of 66.3 degrees and a trail of 112mm. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021, on the other hand, features a chromium-molybdenum tubular frame with a slightly steeper rake of 64.7 degrees and the same trail distance.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

Both motorcycles have double disc brakes at the front, with Brembo being the brand for both. This ensures powerful and reliable braking performance.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles offer a range of features. The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 includes hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, a shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, and traction control. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 offers ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The rear tire width is 150mm for both. The wheelbase of the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 is slightly shorter at 1560mm compared to the 1577mm of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021. The seat height of the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 is 875mm, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 has a slightly higher seat height of 880mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 is 20 liters, providing a range of 392km, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters, providing a range of 403km. The combined fuel consumption of the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 is 5.1 l/100km, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 has a slightly higher combined fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100km.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

In terms of equipment, both motorcycles offer a range of features. Both have cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, TFT displays, and adjustable windscreens. The Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 also includes Bluetooth connectivity, heated grips, a keyless system, and a comprehensive range of electronic aids. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021, on the other hand, does not have Bluetooth connectivity or heated grips but still offers a comprehensive range of features.

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 is praised for its pleasant and relaxed ergonomics, good wind protection, state-of-the-art electronics, extensive equipment, very powerful brakes, finely responsive semi-active chassis, and quick-shifting quickshifter. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 is praised for its robust overall impression, high-quality and practical chassis, great seat for endurance, sporty and high-quality components, powerful but easy-to-control engine, and practical riding aids.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 is criticized for its engine not running quite cleanly below 3000 revs, underutilization of the large TFT display, load change reactions at low revs, and its high seat height for shorter riders. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 is criticized for lacking individual features in the basic equipment and having fiddly controls.

Overall, both the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 are powerful and capable enduro motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The choice between the two will depend on individual preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore90 mmBore108 mm
StrokeStroke60.7 mmStroke71 mm
Engine powerEngine power150 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque130 NmTorque138 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio13.1
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,160 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel220 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
TravelTravel220 mmTravel220 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66.3 degreeRake64.7 degree
TrailTrail112 mmTrail112.8 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter282 mmDiameter267 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsHill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 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 diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,577 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height880 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange392 kmRange403 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions119 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions134 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.1 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.7 l/100km

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentBluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips, Keyless System, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustableEquipmentCornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022

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.

Pleasant, relaxed ergonomics

Good wind protection

State-of-the-art electronics

Extensive equipment

Very powerful brakes

Finely responsive, semi-active chassis

Ok range

Quick-shifting quickshifter

Engine does not run quite cleanly below 3000 revs

Large TFT display could be better used

Load change reactions at low revs

Very high for short-legged pilots

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021

The Super Adventure R presented itself as a great adventure motorbike during the intensive test in the Pyrenees. It offered a great combination of long-distance comfort and off-road capability. You won't find this combination in this consistency on any other motorbike. Above all, the chassis is tough and presented itself from its best side in tough terrain. Of course, only very few riders will actually ride this monster properly - but in rough terrain, "having" has always been better than "needing".

Robust overall impression

high-quality and practical chassis

great seat for a lot of endurance in the saddle

sporty and high-quality components

powerful but easy-to-control engine

practical riding aids.

The high-priced motorbike lacks individual features in the basic equipment

fiddly controls

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 and a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 is about 14% higher. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2021 there are more Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 14 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1290 Super Adventure R with 101 days compared to 145 days for the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO. Since model year 2022 1000PS.de editors have written 9 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO and 19 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R since model year 2017. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally PRO was published on 12/7/2021 and now has more than 62,100 views. This compares to more than 36,400 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure R published on 10/4/2016.

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