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.
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KTM 890 Adventure R vs Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro — What are they?
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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.
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Specifications890 Adventure RTiger 900 Rally ProSuspension (F)Adjustable USD, 240mm travelAdjustable USD, 240mm trave;Suspension (R)Monoshock, 240mm travelMonoshock, 230mm travelBrakes (F)320 mm Disc320 mm DiscBrakes (R)260 mm Disc255 mm DiscSeat Height880 mm860–880 mmWheel (F)21-inch21-inchWheel (R)18-inch17-inchDashTFTTFTFuel Capacity20-litres20-litresWeight200 kg228 kgABSDual-Channel, Cornering, off-roadDual-Channel, Cornering, off-roadTraction ControlYesYes
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,
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