Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	85 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.4 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	141 HP	Engine power	121 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,350 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	122 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	3	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,215 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	190 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	193 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	66.8 degree	Rake	65.7 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	305 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	282 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	246 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	166 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

The KTM 890 Duke R scores with simple ingredients. Take a low weight, a modern engine with driving aids, and finally, high-quality brakes and a good chassis. The result is predictable! The Duke is an attractive machine that is a joy to ride. The low weight can be felt in every situation. A cool bike!

High revving and sporty engine

Excellent quickshifter

Great electronics package

Great brakes

Good chassis

Driving-friendly handling - low weight noticeable

Cheap buttons and switches (e.g. indicator switch)

Slightly nervous geometry

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Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Overview - Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Technical Specifications Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition vs KTM 890 Duke R

Price Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition

Price KTM 890 Duke R

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