2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 Triumph Tiger 1050 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
85 kW / 113 hp @ 9400 rpm
Top Speed
215.9 km/h / 134 mph
Weight
235 kg / 517 lbs
2025 KTM 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20092025
Make ModelTriumph Tiger 1050KTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.8 in840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1540mm / 60.6in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance-233 mm / 9.2 in
Heightwithout mirrors 1310mm / 51.5in-
Length2150 mm / 84.6in-
Width(handlebars) 835 mm / 32.8in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)235 203
Dry Weight (kg)198-
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Oil Capacity3.5 Litres/ 0.9 US gals / 0.77 Imp gal-
Wet Weight235 kg / 517 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Top Speed215.9 km/h / 134 mph-
Max Power85 kW / 113 hp @ 9400 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque98 Nm / 9.99 kgf-m / 72 ft.lbs @ 6,250 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Standing Start 0-1000 m22.1 sec / 212.3 km/h / 132 mph-
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.5 sec / 191.7 km/h / 119 mph-
Engine
Displacement1050 cc / 64.1 cu in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke79 x 71.4 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
ExhaustStainless steel 3 into 1, high level brushed stainless steel silencerStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel Consumption5.7 L/100 km / 17.5 km/l / 41 US mpg / 49 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injectionDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
IgnitionDigital -
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK, DPR8EA-9-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-platePASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveX ring chainChain 520 X-Ring
Primary Drive-45:16
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum beam perimeter, swingarm: braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloyChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43 mm Showa upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping adjustmentWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearShowa Mono-shock with adjustable preload and rebound dampingWP APEX - Monoshock
Rake22.8°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail89.7mm / 3.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLCD multi-functional instrument pack-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston caliper2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR1790/90-21
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17150/70-18
Wheels-Spoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium alloy, multi-spoke, 17 x 3.5in2.50 x 21
Wheels - RearCast aluminium alloy, multi-spoke, 17 x 5.5in4.50 x 18