KTM 1190 Adventure versus Triumph Tiger 1050

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
KTM

KTM 1190 Adventure

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Tiger 1050

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2013 bis 2016
Built von 2007 bis 2012
RRP 13.995 €
RRP
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Pros:
  • Sporty engine
  • Chassis tuning
  • Sound
  • Long-distance suitability
Pros:
Cons:
  • Weight
  • Off-road capability
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.560 mm
Length :
2.255 mm Height : 1.485 mm
Seat :
860 mm
Weight :
238 (max: 440 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.510 mm
Length :
2.110 mm Height : 1.320 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
245 kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 LC8 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.195 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 105 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.050 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 246 km/h
Performance: 150 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
411 km
Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 9.400 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (chrome-molybdenum steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 48 mm (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut, directly hinged (travel 190 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Frame type:
Bridges

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, radially bolted 4-piston fixed caliper, Brembo, floating brake calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc with two-piston fixed caliper ( 267 mm)
Rear brake
Disk

Conclusion

The KTM 1190 Adventure is rather the craftsman among the adventure bikes. Practical, useful, but not suitable for opera. It has a lot of Ducati's Multistrada, more so than from the BMW GS series. Because of the very special engine design, it is not the ideal all-rounder, nor does it want to be.
If you are looking for a sporty, rough adventure bike and bring the physical prerequisites, you have a good alternative to the model student from Germany and certainly does nothing wrong.

The test bike was provided to us by Motorrad Ruser.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price (test bike): 8.990€
  • Used (6 years old): 8,000€
  • Years built: 2013-2016
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: orange, black, grey