Triumph Tiger 900 vs Ktm 890 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 900 vs Ktm 890 Adventure. Triumph Tiger 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 890 Adventure: 105 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 900
Ktm 890 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
105 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
210 km/h (estimated)
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.0–6.0 L/100km (approx. 17–20 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 900
8.5/10
"A genuinely accomplished adventure bike that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Fairing mounting points crack
−Pricier used than rivals
−Wind noise above 80mph
Ktm 890 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size adventure bike you can buy used right now."
Pros
+Aggressive engine, real character
+WP suspension genuinely impressive
+Lightweight for the class
Cons
−Stock seat punishes long days
−Fuel range disappoints on highways
−Vibey mirrors above 80mph
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