2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X vs TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro

Pick your favourite below and cast your vote — counts update right away and no registration is required. Sharing your choice helps others who read this comparison.

Scores, summary & seat (optional) Estimates and auto text from specs — open if you want them.

Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
68 pts
Top on paper
2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X
85 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
19.1 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

Best fit here
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
79.3 pts
2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X
32.4 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
68.6 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
45.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X
97.4 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
31.5 pts

Sporty riding

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
53.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X
89.1 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
22.1 pts

New rider friendly

2024 KTM 890 Adventure R
60.6 pts
2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X
31 pts
Best fit here
TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
76.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R 88 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X 83 cm Lowest seat here
  • TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro 86 cm

Spread in this comparison: about 5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 94 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro) up to 118 hp (2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X).
  • Torque spans 86.7 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro) up to 105 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X).
  • Weight spans 200 kg (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R) to 222 kg (2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X).
  • Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R) to 1000 cc (2024 CF MOTO 1000MT-X).
Specification KTM 890 Adventure R CF MOTO 1000MT-X TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Brand KTM CF MOTO TRIUMPH
Model KTM 890 Adventure R CF MOTO 1000MT-X TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Engine size 900cc 1000cc 900cc
Power 105hp 118hp 94hp
Torque 100nm. 105nm. 86.7nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 200kg 222kg 201kg
Front brake 320 mm Disc 320mm double disc, radial calipers, Brembo Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized Cornering ABS, Rear Single 255 mm disc
Rear brake 260 mm Disc 260mm tek disk, tek pistonlu kaliper, Brembo Brembo single-piston sliding caliper, Multi-mode ABS, Optimized cornering ABS
Seat height (cm) 88cm 83cm 86cm
Front tyre 90/90 21 90/90 R21, Pirelli Str 90/90-21
Rear tyre 150/70 18 150/70 R18, Pirelli STR 150/70R17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm 48mm USD forks, fully adjustable, SCC Showa 45 mm upside down forks, manual preload, rebound damping and compression damping adjustment, 9.44 in (240 mm) travel.
Rear suspension WP Xplor PDS shock absorber Monoshock, fully adjustable, SCC 8-inch TFT Screen Seat Height ranges from 83cm to 87cm Showa rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 9.05 in (230 mm) wheel travel
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure Adventure
Top speed 215km/h 250km/h 228km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 20 L – 4.4 L/100km 22.5 L – 6 L/100km 20 L – 5.5 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $15799 Price not listed. $17395
Brand price lists View KTM price list View CF MOTO price list View TRIUMPH price list
Extra features

Front Suspension : 48mm USD forks, fully adjustable, SCC
Rear Suspension : Monoshock, fully adjustable, SCC
8-inch TFT Screen
Seat Height ranges from 83cm to 87cm

-7-inch Full Color TFT Display, Triumhp Connectivity System, Traction Control, Triumph Shift Assist, Six Riding Modes, Heated Rider and Pillion Seats.

Opinions

You need to vote for a model above before you can leave a short comment. Comments are published after editor approval.

No published opinions yet — you can be the first.

After you vote, you can add a brief opinion here (the form opens without reloading the page).

KTM 890 Adventure R vs CF MOTO 1000MT-X vs TRIUMPH Tiger 900 Rally Pro: which is better for you?

For 3 bikes, use the specification table above for the full side-by-side breakdown. Vote counts next to each model reflect reader preference on this page.

Build your comparison

Pick the first two bikes (required). Use Add 3rd bike for more models, then Add 4th bike if you need it. Choose from the list and press Compare.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of KTM 890 Adventure R vs CF MOTO 1000MT-X?

CF MOTO 1000MT-X is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 215 km/h (134 mph) for KTM 890 Adventure R.

Which has more horsepower, KTM 890 Adventure R or CF MOTO 1000MT-X?

CF MOTO 1000MT-X has 118 hp compared with 105 hp on the KTM 890 Adventure R.

Which is lighter, KTM 890 Adventure R or CF MOTO 1000MT-X?

KTM 890 Adventure R is lighter at 200 kg vs 222 kg for CF MOTO 1000MT-X.

Which is better, KTM 890 Adventure R or CF MOTO 1000MT-X?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.