KTM 1290 Super Adventure S vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Powerful engine Great touring abilities Read More	--
Things we don't like	Mammoth size and power not for beginner riders A large turning radius can be cumbersome for city riding Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1301 cc	1160 cc
Maximum Power	158 hp	148 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	23 L	20 L
Engine Type	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	In-line 3-Cylinder, 12 Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Maximum Torque	138 Nm	130 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	3 Into 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	108 mm x 71 mm	90.0 mm x 60.7 mm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Lubrication System	Forced Oil	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Compression Ratio	--	13.2:1
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	9000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance	223 mm	--
Seat Height	849 mm	850 mm
Dry Weight	220 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	--	1560 mm
Width	--	849 mm
Height	--	1436 mm
Kerb Weight	--	240 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	EFI

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	200 mm	--
Rear Suspension	WP SAT Shock absorber	Semi-active damping monoshock
Front Suspension	WP SAT USD	USD Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	150/70 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	No	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Street, Sport, Offroad Street, Sport, Offroad	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Leg Guards	No	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Chrome-moly tubular space Chrome-moly tubular space	Tubular steel frame Tubular steel frame
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	--

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc