Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rx

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

1301 cc
1160 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
3 cylinder

Max Engine Power

158 bhp @ 8750 rpm
180.5 bhp @ 10750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

140 Nm @ 6500 rpm
128 Nm @ 8750 rpm

Bore

108 mm
90 mm

Stroke

71 mm
60.8 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A
–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

23 L
15.5 L

Official Fuel Economy

17.5 kmpl
18.18 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

5 L
–

Top Speed

230 kph
–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular Space Frame
Twin-spar frame, aluminium, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Twin Spar

Front Suspension Type

WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm
Öhlins 43 mm upside-down forks, fully adjustable, SmartEC3 OBTi electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel

Front Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber
Öhlins monoshock (RSU) with linkage, SmartEC3 OBTi system electronic compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
–

Front Tyre Size

120/70 - ZR19
120/70 - ZR17

Rear Tyre Size

170/60 - ZR17
190/55 - ZR17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston
–

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

267 mm
220 mm

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1557 mm
1445 mm

Seat height

869 mm
830 mm

Adjustable seat height

–

Ground Clearance

223 mm
–

Kerb Weight

250 kg
199 kg

Width

–
835 mm

Height

–
1059 mm

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

–

Traction control

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Pass-light switch

–

Daytime Running Lights

Low Battery Indicator

–

Low Oil Indicator

–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
–

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

No. of Tripmeters

2
–

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Electric Start

Pillion Grabrail

Digital Fuel Guage

Pillion Seat

–

Shift Light

–

Tripmeter

Clock

–

Brake/Tail Light

LED
–

Tripmeters Type

Digital
–

Battery

12V, 11.2Ah
–

Stepped Seat

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

–

Stand Alarm

–

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

–

Navigation

–

Cruise Control

–

Quickshifter

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Touchscreen

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital
–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Trip Meter

–

Average Speed

–

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–