Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 vs. KTM 790 Adventure 2023

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020 and the KTM 790 Adventure 2023 have in-line engines with similar bore and stroke measurements. The Triumph Tiger has a slightly higher engine power at 95.2 HP compared to the KTM's 95 HP. The torque is also slightly higher on the Triumph Tiger at 87 Nm compared to the KTM's 88 Nm. Both motorcycles have electric starters and chain transmissions. The Triumph Tiger has three cylinders and a displacement of 888 ccm, while the KTM has two cylinders and a displacement of 799 ccm.

In terms of suspension, the Triumph Tiger has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension with a 45 mm diameter and 240 mm travel. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock and 230 mm travel. The suspension is adjustable for preload and rebound. The KTM 790 Adventure also has an upside-down telescopic fork front suspension, but with a slightly smaller diameter of 43 mm and a travel of 200 mm. The rear suspension is also a swing arm with a monoshock and 200 mm travel. The suspension is adjustable for preload.

In terms of chassis, the Triumph Tiger has a steel frame with a tubular design, a rake of 65.6 degrees, and a trail of 145.8 mm. The KTM 790 Adventure has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular, load-bearing engine design, a rake of 64.1 degrees, and a trail of 107.8 mm.

Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro 2020

Both motorcycles have double disk front brakes. The Triumph Tiger has advanced rider assistance systems such as riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The KTM 790 Adventure also has ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control as advanced rider assistance systems.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both motorcycles have a 21-inch front tire diameter and a 150 mm rear tire width. The Triumph Tiger has a 17-inch rear tire diameter, while the KTM 790 Adventure has an 18-inch rear tire diameter. The wheelbase of the Triumph Tiger is 1551 mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1509 mm. The seat height of the Triumph Tiger is adjustable from 850 mm to 870 mm, while the KTM 790 Adventure has a seat height of 840 mm, adjustable up to 860 mm. The dry weight of the Triumph Tiger with ABS is 201 kg, while the KTM 790 Adventure has a slightly lighter dry weight of 199 kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.

KTM 790 Adventure 2023

In terms of equipment, the Triumph Tiger has LED daytime running lights, LED headlights, a heated seat, and a TFT display. The KTM 790 Adventure has connectivity, LED headlights, and a TFT display.

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Tiger has a three-cylinder engine full of character, improved off-road capability, comfortable suspension, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, generous standard equipment including heated seats, good ergonomics, good wind and weather protection, and long-distance capability. The KTM 790 Adventure has a rev-happy engine with impressive power, low fuel consumption, excellent traction control regulation, effective wind protection with adjustable settings, logical controls, agile handling, precise ride, effective brakes, comfortable on-road ergonomics, and a well-dosed clutch.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Tiger has less robust handguards for off-road use and a flood of switches on the left handlebars. The KTM 790 Adventure has a sporty quickshifter+ only available at an extra cost, a limited chassis adjustment range, and a handlebar position that may be too low for off-road use.