Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022
KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
The Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 are both enduro motorcycles designed for off-road adventures. However, there are several key differences between the two models.
In terms of engine and drive train, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 features an in-line, 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1160cc. It produces 150 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque, making it a powerful and capable machine. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2017, on the other hand, has a V-twin, 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1050cc. It produces 125 horsepower and 109 Nm of torque, making it slightly less powerful than the Triumph.
Both motorcycles feature upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension. However, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 is equipped with Showa forks with a diameter of 49mm and a travel of 200mm. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2017, on the other hand, features WP forks with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 185mm. This gives the Triumph a slight advantage in terms of suspension performance and off-road capability.
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022
In terms of chassis, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 features a steel tubular frame with a rake of 65.9 degrees and a trail of 120mm. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 features a chromium-molybdenum tubular frame with a rake of 64 degrees and a trail of 120mm. Both motorcycles offer agile and safe handling, but the Triumph may have a slight advantage in terms of stability and cornering performance due to its slightly larger rake.
Both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes at the front, with Brembo being the brand of choice for both models. This ensures excellent stopping power and control in all conditions.
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 offers a wide range of features including hill start assist, electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, collision warning, cornering ABS, ride by wire, shift assistant with blipper, cruise control, blind spot assist, and traction control. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2017, on the other hand, offers ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The Triumph clearly has a more extensive and advanced electronics package, providing the rider with more control and safety features.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire width of 150mm. However, the Triumph has a slightly larger rear tire diameter of 18 inches compared to the KTM's 17 inches. Both motorcycles have a wheelbase of 1560mm and a seat height of 850mm. The Triumph is slightly heavier with a kerb weight of 255kg compared to the KTM's 228kg. The Triumph also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 30 liters compared to the KTM's 23 liters.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
In terms of equipment, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 offers a wide range of features including Bluetooth connectivity, heated grips, keyless system, cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, heated seat, TFT display, and adjustable windscreen. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2017, on the other hand, only offers an adjustable windscreen. The Triumph clearly has a more extensive and modern equipment package, providing the rider with more comfort and convenience features.
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 has minor load change reactions on Explorer models and the blind spot assist is not available on Pro models. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 may seem outdated in terms of optics compared to the newer 1290 Super Adventures, and its suspension fork is not adjustable.
Overall, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 offers a more powerful engine, a more advanced electronics package, and a more extensive standard equipment list compared to the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017. However, the KTM offers a slightly lower weight and a lower price point. Both motorcycles are capable off-road machines, but the Triumph may have a slight advantage in terms of performance and comfort.
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022
With the slimmer Tiger 1200, Triumph has now joined the ranks of the very best in the top enduro touring class. The Rally models also convince in practice with real off-road competence, the GT models with exemplary agility, both with power and sovereignty in every situation thanks to the three-cylinder engine full of character. It won't knock the BMW R1250 GS off its throne as the best-selling motorbike, but it certainly doesn't have to hide from it or other contenders. Our comparative tests will reveal whether it has what it takes to be the best "big adventure bike" of 2022. Especially since the cat of prey manages the balancing act between long-distance and off-road capability, which a touring enduro always has to master, really well, more in one direction or the other depending on the model choice.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer vs KTM 1090 Adventure
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 and a KTM 1090 Adventure 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 is about 104% higher. Compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 there are less Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 7 compared to 8. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1090 Adventure with 77 days compared to 117 days for the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. Since model year 2022 1000PS.de editors have written 8 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer and 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure since model year 2017. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer was published on 07/12/2021 and now has more than 62,100 views. This compares to more than 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1090 Adventure published on 12/10/2016.
