Triumph Tiger 1200 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Triumph Tiger 1200 or KTM 1290 Super Adventure S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Tiger 1200 and 1290 Super Adventure S. Triumph Tiger 1200 Price starts at Rs.19.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GT Pro Snowdonia White and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Price starts at Rs.22.74 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Triumph Tiger 1200 is 3 cylinder, 1160 cc Engine can generate 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is a N/A cylinder, 1301 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Tiger 1200 provides a mileage of 19.6 kmpl (base model), and 1290 Super Adventure S has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Triumph Tiger 1200 is available in 4 colours & 9 variants whereas KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Tiger 1200 vs 1290 Super Adventure S
| Key Highlights | Triumph Tiger 1200 | KTM 1290 Super Adventure S | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.19.39 Lakh | Rs.22.74 Lakh | 
| Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 1301 cc | 
| Power | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm | N/A | 
| Mileage/Range | 19.6 kmpl | N/A km/charge | 
| + Add Bike 3 | 
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Specifications Overview
| Tiger 1200 specifications | 1290 Super Adventure S specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 22.18 Lakh Price Breakup | 25.83 Lakh Price Breakup | 
| User Rating | 3.8 | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Litres | 23 Litres | 
| Engine Displacement | 1160 cc | 1301 cc | 
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Tiger 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | 1290 Super Adventure S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS  | Dual Channel ABS  | 
| Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston  | - | 
| Front Disc Size | 320  | - | 
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 34  | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32  | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19  | 200  | 
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 42  | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 18  | - | 
| Wheel Type | Alloy  | - | 
| Front Suspension | Showa 49mm  semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel  | WP SAT (semi-active technology) Upside-Down 48 mm/ semi-active  | 
| Rear Suspension | Showa semi-active damping monoshock  | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber/ semi-active electronically
regulated preload  | 
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R19  | 3.50 x 19  | 
Instrumentation
| Tiger 1200 Instrumentation | 1290 Super Adventure S Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes | 
| Touch Screen Display | No | - | 
| Fuel level guage | Yes | 5.7 liters /100 km  | 
| Gear Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Tachometer | Digital  | - | 
| Speedometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Odometer | Digital  | Digital  | 
Exterior
| Tiger 1200 Exterior | 1290 Super Adventure S Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | - | 
| LED headlight | Yes | - | 
Warranty
| Tiger 1200 Warranty | 1290 Super Adventure S Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years/Unlimited Kms  | - | 
Body & Suspension
| Tiger 1200 Body & Suspension | 1290 Super Adventure S Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | ||
| Images | ||
| Frame Type | Tubular Steel Frame  | - | 
Engine & Transmission
| Tiger 1200 Engine & Transmission | 1290 Super Adventure S Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up  | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder  | - | 
| Engine Capacity | 1160 cc | 1301 cc | 
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 12 valve& DOHC& inline 3-cylinder  | 2-cylinder 4-stroke V 75  | 
| No. of Cylinders | 3  | - | 
| No. of valves per cylinder | 4  | - | 
| Transmission Type | Manual  | - | 
| Top Speed | 220 kmph | - | 
| Bore x Stroke | 90 mm x 60.7 mm  | 108 mm x 71 mm  | 
| Configuration | Three Cylinder  | Twin Cylinder  | 
| Cooling type | Liquid Cooled  | - | 
| Fuelling | Fuel Injection  | - | 
| Max Power  | 148 bhp @ 9000 rpm  | - | 
| Max Torque | 130 Nm @ 7000 rpm  | 138 Nm @ 6500 rpm  | 
| Mileage (Claimed) | 19.6  kmpl | - | 
Comfort & Convenience
| Tiger 1200 Comfort & Convenience | 1290 Super Adventure S Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Speed Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | - | 
| Front Storage Box | No | - | 
| Geo Fencing | No | - | 
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Backrest | No | - | 
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | - | 
| Riding Modes | 4  | - | 
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Under Seat Storage | No | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | Yes | - | 
| Console Type | Digital  | Digital  | 
| Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Engine Kill Switch | Yes | - | 
Safety
| Tiger 1200 Safety | 1290 Super Adventure S Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes | 
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - | 
| Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | - | 
| Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | 
| Pass Light | Yes | - | 
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | - | 
| Turn Signal | LED  | LED  | 
| ABS - Anti-lock braking system  | Yes | Yes | 
| Power Modes | 4  | - | 
| Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch  | - | 
| Traction Control System | Yes | - | 
Dimensions & Capacity
| Tiger 1200 Dimensions & Capacity | 1290 Super Adventure S Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2245 mm | - | 
| Width | 849 mm | - | 
| Height | 1436 mm | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm | 1557 mm | 
| Ground Clearance | - | 223 mm | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity  | 20 Litres | 23 Litres | 
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 Litres | - | 
| Body Type | Adventure  | - | 
| Seat Height | 850 mm | 849 mm | 
| Unladden/Kerb Weight | 245 kg | 220 kg | 
Entertainment & Communication
| Tiger 1200 Entertainment & Communication | 1290 Super Adventure S Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - | 
Pros & Cons
| Tiger 1200 Pros & Cons | 1290 Super Adventure S Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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| Cons | 
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Detailed Comparison of Triumph Tiger 1200 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
Safety
Tiger 1200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. 1290 Super Adventure S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Transmission
Triumph Tiger 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 1290 Super Adventure S comes with 6 gears transmission.
Dimensions
Triumph Tiger 1200 has a 20 Litres fuel tank with 1436 mm seat height. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S has seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Triumph Tiger 1200?
The on-road price of Triumph Tiger 1200 is Rs. 22.18 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S?
The on-road price of KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is Rs. 25.83 Lakh in New Delhi.




















