Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S vs Triumph Tiger 1200

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 Injection

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
3 cylinder

Max Engine Power

158 bhp @ 8750 rpm
158 hp @ 9250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

140 Nm @ 6500 rpm
130 Nm @ 6750 rpm

Bore

108 mm
90 mm

Stroke

71 mm
60.8 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
3

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
6-Speed

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

23 L
30 L

Official Fuel Economy

17.5 kmpl
18.9 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

5 L
4.5 L

Top Speed

230 kph
None kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular Space Frame
Tubular frame, steel with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame

Front Suspension Type

WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down Ø 48 mm
Showa EERA Heightflex, 49mm upside-down forks, semi-active damping. 200mm wheel travel

Front Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber
Showa EERA Heightflex, monoshock RSU, Semi Active Damping with Auto Ride Height, 200mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

120/70 - ZR19
120/70 R19

Rear Tyre Size

170/60 - ZR17
170/60 R17

Radial tyres

N/A

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
19 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
282 mm

Electronic suspension

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
320 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
282 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1557 mm
1567 mm

Seat height

869 mm
810 mm

Adjustable seat height

Ground Clearance

223 mm
–

Kerb Weight

250 kg
268 kg

Width

–
991 mm

Height

–
1449 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

Combined Braking System

–

Features

Pass-light switch

Daytime Running Lights

Low Battery Indicator

Low Oil Indicator

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED projector headlight with adaptive cornering lights

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Electric Start

Pillion Grabrail

Digital Fuel Guage

Pillion Seat

Shift Light

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

12V, 11.2Ah
12V 8Ah

Stepped Seat

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Optimised Cornering ABS (OCABS)

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Navigation

Cruise Control

Backlit switchgear

–

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Riding Modes

–

Power Modes

–

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Quickshifter

–

Auto-Blipper

–

Keyless Lock

–

Keyless Start

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Touchscreen

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Shift Indicator

–

Speedometer

–
Digital