KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026 compared to Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	90.7 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68.8 mm	Stroke	61.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	108 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	100 Nm	Torque	90 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,850 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	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
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	889 ccm	Displacement	888 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	270 mm	Travel	240 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	270 mm	Travel	230 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63.7 degree	Rake	65.6 degree

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	255 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Modern electronics	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Modern electronics

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,528 mm	Wheelbase	1,551 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	444 km	Range	425 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	105 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	108 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.5 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.7 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Modern electronics, Lighting	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable, Modern electronics, Comfort, Lighting, Windshield

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026

The KTM 890 Adventure R Rally impresses with an exceptional enduro bike suspension and a performance that is unrivalled in the off-road sector. Its ability to ride quickly and safely on rough off-road terrain and the versatile engine electronics make it an ideal choice for adventurers and enduro bike enthusiasts.

Excellent enduro bike suspension

High speed and stability on rough off-road terrain

Increased level of safety thanks to excellent suspension

Great engine, precise control, high-quality electronics

Versatile engine, both on the road and off-road

vSporty and functional seat

Harmonious handling and precise control on gravel.

High price

high seat height, which can be problematic for smaller riders

handlebars mounted too low, adjustments required

Relatively short overall gear ratio is annoying on the connecting stages

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 890 Adventure R Rally vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

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KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026 vs. Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026 compared to Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Adventure R Rally 2026

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition 2026

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 890 Adventure R Rally vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Price KTM 890 Adventure R Rally

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