Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021
Overview - Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021
The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 are both powerful enduro motorcycles with impressive features.
The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is equipped with a three-cylinder in-line engine that delivers 95.2 HP of power and 87 Nm of torque. This engine provides a characterful and smooth performance. On the other hand, the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 features a V2 engine that produces a whopping 160 HP of power and 138 Nm of torque. This engine offers a sporty yet refined performance.
In terms of suspension, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is equipped with a Showa upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm and a travel of 240 mm. The rear suspension features a Showa monoshock with a travel of 230 mm. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021, on the other hand, features a WP upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 48 mm and a travel of 200 mm. The rear suspension is also equipped with a WP monoshock with a travel of 200 mm. Both motorcycles offer adjustable suspension for compression, preload, and rebound.
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
In terms of chassis, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 features a steel tubular frame with a rake of 65.6 degrees. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021, on the other hand, features a chromium-molybdenum tubular frame with a rake of 65.3 degrees. Both motorcycles provide a sturdy and stable chassis for off-road adventures.
When it comes to braking, both motorcycles are equipped with double disk brakes at the front, with the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 featuring Brembo brakes and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 also featuring Brembo brakes. Both motorcycles offer advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a front tire diameter of 21 inches and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has a wheelbase of 1551 mm, while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 has a wheelbase of 1560 mm. The seat height of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is adjustable from 850 mm to 870 mm, while the seat height of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 is adjustable from 849 mm to 869 mm. The dry weight of the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 is 201 kg, while the dry weight of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 is 220 kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters and 23 liters respectively.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021
In terms of equipment, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 features LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a heated seat, and a TFT display. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 is equipped with cornering lights, LED headlights, a TFT display, and an adjustable windscreen. Both motorcycles offer a range of modern and convenient features.
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 has less robust handguards for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars. The KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 has a somewhat sluggish turn-in behavior in bends and a package design and pricing policy that some may find opaque. Additionally, the dashboards and switches on the KTM may not feel very high quality.
Overall, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 are impressive enduro motorcycles with their own set of strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph offers a characterful engine and improved off-road capability, while the KTM provides a powerful V2 engine and accessible handling. Both motorcycles offer advanced rider assistance systems and a range of modern features, making them suitable for long-distance adventures.
Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020
It's impressive how well the bike manages the balancing act between on- and off-road, doing exactly what a touring enduro should be able to do, or what you still want to do with a touring enduro. And it does so with a degree of maturity that is astonishing for a new model and shows that Triumph has done its homework and has sensibly further developed the already underrated Tiger 800. Even if some die-hard Tiger fans may miss the now less pronounced, typical whistle of the three-cylinder. The question of whether the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is ready for the road can only be answered with a "when do you want to go again?
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021
All in all, the long-distance capable KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is made for a trip for two, whereby the rider hardly ever has to think about where it is going. It likes motorway sections, fast country road passages or winding mountain passes in the tightest of corners just as much as unpaved roads with the occasional rough gravel section, where it is primarily the rider or their routine that decides how far they can go. The handling, which is improved compared to the predecessor due to the lower tank (and thus centre of gravity), also scores points here. The electronic chassis copes perfectly with the changing surfaces of a journey and always conveys transparency, the engine sovereignty in every situation. Ready to race - or also: Ready for long-distance racing!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 is about 25% higher. Compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021 there are less Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 26. With 91 days it takes the same amount of time to sell a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro or a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 22 reviews for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and 31 reviews for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure S since model year 2017. The first review for the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro was published on 12/3/2019 and now has more than 65,300 views. This compares to more than 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1290 Super Adventure S published on 10/12/2016.
