KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 vs. Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

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Overview - KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020 compared to Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore108 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke71 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power175 HPEngine power137 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,870 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque141 NmTorque121 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,400 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.2 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,301 ccmDisplacement1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandNissin

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,530 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity23 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2020

Do you need 175 hp or even launch control in a touring motorbike? Of course not. Is it fun? Definitely! Although the Super Duke GT can't hide its genes and is undeniably a Duke in terms of agility and cornering power despite its 209 kg dry weight, it's still possible to cruise in a relaxed manner, always assuming a certain "maturity" with such performance data, of course. Because unlike the Super Duke R or even an 890 Duke R, it doesn't constantly suggest the knife between my teeth, but rather a feeling of sovereignty, freely according to the motto "I can, but I don't have to". And all of this comes lavishly equipped as standard, or as one might expect from a motorbike costing 22,499 euros in Austria or 19,053 euros in Germany.

powerful, confident engine

exemplary agility

6.5-inch colour TFT display

lavish standard equipment

precise semi-active chassis

superbly functioning Quickshifter Plus

practical pannier system

Relatively high consumption

polarising optics are not to everyone's taste

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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