For those seeking a middle-weight adventure motorcycle, the global markets had choices — Tenere 700, KTM 890 Adventure, Triumph Tiger, BMW F 900 GS, and more. However, in India, the choices were limited and enthusiasts listed over the KTM 890 Adventure R. Now, the motorcycle is on sale in India and takes on the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro head-on.
The KTM 890 Adventure R and the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro are focused adventure motorcycles that are capable of touring all day long and have the ability to keep going when the road ends. Here’s how the two motorcycles compare against each other in terms of specifications.
KTM 890 Adventure R vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro — What are they?
The KTM 890 Adventure R has been on sale globally for a few years now and is one of the most sought-after adventure motorcycles. The 890 Adventure R gets long travel USD suspension, a monoshock at the rear, wire spoke wheels with aluminium rims, 240mm of suspension travel, and a host of electronic aids such as traction control, off-road ABS, quickshifter, and much more. The 890 Adventure R is more off-road focused than for the road and is a capable off-roader.
| Specifications | 890 Adventure R | Tiger 900 Rally Pro |
| Suspension (F) | Adjustable USD, 240mm travel | Adjustable USD, 240mm trave; |
| Suspension (R) | Monoshock, 240mm travel | Monoshock, 230mm travel |
| Brakes (F) | 320 mm Disc | 320 mm Disc |
| Brakes (R) | 260 mm Disc | 255 mm Disc |
| Seat Height | 880 mm | 860–880 mm |
| Wheel (F) | 21-inch | 21-inch |
| Wheel (R) | 18-inch | 17-inch |
| Dash | TFT | TFT |
| Fuel Capacity | 20-litres | 20-litres |
| Weight | 200 kg | 228 kg |
| ABS | Dual-Channel, Cornering, off-road | Dual-Channel, Cornering, off-road |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is on similar lines to the KTM 890 Adventure R and is more off-road biased than for the road. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro also gets USD suspension, a monoshock at the rear, 240mm suspension travel, wire-spoke wheels with a 21-17 wheel setup, and a host of electronic aids. The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is priced at Rs 14.15 lakh while the KTM 890 Adventure R is priced at Rs 15.80 lakh, ex-showroom.
KTM 890 Adventure R vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro — Engine specifications
The KTM 890 Adventure R is powered by a parallel-twin cylinder engine while the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is powered by a in-line triple. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed gearbox and power is delivered to the rear wheel via a chain. On paper, the Triumph Tiger makes marginally more power, while the KTM makes more torque. However, the KTM has a weight advantage, tipping the scale at 200kg, while the Triumph weighs 228kg.
| Engine specifications | 890 Adventure R | Tiger 900 Rally Pro |
| Displacement | 889cc, Parallel-twin | 888 cc, Inline-triple |
| Power | 103 bhp | 106 bhp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed | 6-Speed |
