2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure vs 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200GT Explorer

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure

All-Round

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
504.9 pounds
2023 Triumph Tiger 1200GT Explorer 2023 Triumph Tiger 1200GT Explorer

All-Round

Engine
In-line three, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
562.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
CommentsSmall windscreen. Ride-by-wire system.Ride by Wire. 5 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. Windscreen. Heated grips. Heated seats. Phone connectivity.
ColoursWhiteSnowdonia White, Snowdonia White, Lucerne Blue
Warranty-3 years, unlimited mileage warranty
Dimensions
Length (in.)-88.5 inches
Length (mm)-2248 mm
Width (in.)-33.4 inches
Width (mm)-849 mm
Height (mm)-1470 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)8.7 inches-
Height (in.)-57.9 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,560 mm1560 mm
Wheelbase (in.)61.4 inches61.4 inches
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)875 mm877 mm
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)34.4 inches34.5 inches
Seat Height (in.)33.9 inches33.5 inches
Seat Height (mm)860 mm850 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)220 mm-
Seat Height860 mm / 33.9 in.850 mm / 33.5 in.
Wheelbase1,560 mm / 61.4 in.1560 mm / 61.4 in.
Height-1470 mm / 57.9 in.
Length-2248 mm / 88.5 in.
Width-849 mm / 33.4 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)-562.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)504.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)229-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)7.93 gallons7.90 US gallons
Fuel Capacity (l)30.00 litres29.90 litres
Wet Weight (kg)-254.9 kg
Dry Weight229 kg / 504.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity30.00 litres / 7.93 gallons29.90 litres / 7.90 US gallons
Wet Weight-254.9 kg / 562.0 lbs
Performance
Max Torque-130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6987 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (ci)-70.78 cubic inches
CO2-113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel Control-Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Displacement (cc)-1160.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.3 x 3.0 inches3.5 x 2.4 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)108.0 x 75.0 mm89.9 x 60.5 mm
Engine TypeV2, four-strokeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine Detail75° V arrangement-
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control
Compression Ratio-13.2:1
Engine LubricationForced oil lubrication with 3 rotor pumps-
Exhaust-Stainless steel 3 into 1 header system with underslung primary silencer and side mounted secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption-4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System-4
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC anti-hopping clutch/ hydraulically operatedHydraulic, Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist
Final DriveChainShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary Drive5/8 x 5/16 X Ring. Primary drive: 40:76.-
Chassis
Trail (in.)-4.7 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)200 mm200 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.9 inches7.9 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)200 mm200 mm
Trail (mm)-120 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)7.9 inches7.9 inches
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coatedTubular steel frame, with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe.
Suspension - FrontWP Semi-active Suspension USD ? 48 mmShowa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks
Suspension - RearWP Semi-active Suspension PDS MonoshockShowa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment
Rake26.0°24.0°
Trail-120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Front200 mm / 7.9 in.200 mm / 7.9 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in.200 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Full-colour 7” TFT screen
Lighting system-All LED lighting
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.5 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)267 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.Double disc. Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.Single disc. Brembo single piston caliper, ABS.
Rims-Cast aluminium alloy. Metzeler Tourance tires.
Tyres - Front-120/70-R19