2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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
- TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 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 81 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660) up to 105 hp (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660) up to 100 Nm (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
- Weight spans 200 kg (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R) to 206 kg (TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660) to 900 cc (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
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| Specification | KTM 890 Adventure R | TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | TRIUMPH |
| Model | KTM 890 Adventure R | TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 650cc |
| Power | 105hp | 81hp |
| Torque | 100nm. | 64nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 206kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm Disc | Nissin two-piston sliding calipers, twin 310mm discs, ABS |
| Rear brake | 260 mm Disc | Nissin single-piston sliding caliper, single 255mm disc, ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 88cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 21 | 120/70 ZR 17 (58W) (Michelin Road 5 tyres) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 18 | 180/55 ZR 17 (73W) (Michelin Road 5 tyres) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | Showa 41mm upside down separate function cartridge forks, 150mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber | Showa monoshock RSU, with remote hydraulic preload adjustment, 150mm wheel travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 215km/h | 200km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 4.4 L/100km | 17.2 L – 4.7 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15799 | $9695 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View TRIUMPH price list |
| Extra features | -Slip & assist clutch, Traction Control, 2 riding modes (Road and Rain), Shift Assist, TFT display, My Triumph Connectivity System. |
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2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R and 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660 differ on the listed specifications: the 890 Adventure R has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
890 Adventure R has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
890 Adventure R has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 81 hp).
Torque
890 Adventure R has a clear listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
890 Adventure R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (215 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
890 Adventure R has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 206 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 890 Adventure R is listed higher (88 cm) than Tiger Sport 660 (83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 890 Adventure R vs TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660?
KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 890 Adventure R or TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660?
KTM 890 Adventure R has 105 hp compared with 81 hp on the TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660.
Which is lighter, KTM 890 Adventure R or TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660?
KTM 890 Adventure R is lighter at 200 kg vs 206 kg for TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660.
Which is better, KTM 890 Adventure R or TRIUMPH Tiger Sport 660?
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.
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