KTM 1050 Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 1050 SE (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1050 Adventurestacks up against the Triumph Tiger 1050 SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1050 AdventureTriumph Tiger 1050 SE
Model year20162013
Price
Engine1050 cc1050 cc
Horsepower95 hp115 hp
Torque98 Nm
Weight212 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. BremoDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Bremo.Single disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

KTM 1050 Adventure vs Triumph Tiger 1050 SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1050 Adventure and the Triumph Tiger 1050 SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1050 Adventure brings 95 hp in a 212 kg package, while the Triumph Tiger 1050 SE counters with 115 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: