Triumph Tiger 955i vs Ktm 790 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Tiger 955i vs Ktm 790 Adventure. Triumph Tiger 955i: 104 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ktm 790 Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Tiger 955i
Ktm 790 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
104 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
104 hp @ 9,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 5,100 rpm
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 955i
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply rewarding triple that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Sublime triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong low-rev torque
Cons
−Throttle body sync neglected often
−Frame corrosion issues known
−Cam chain tensioner expensive
Ktm 790 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size ADV money can buy used, caveat emptor."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Valve checks get expensive
−Fuel range disappointingly short
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