Comparing the KTM 85 SX and the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 900 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the KTM 85 SX comes with a 84.9 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 900's 900 cc, producing 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 65 PS / 64 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 25 kmpl for the KTM 85 SX versus 24 kmpl for the TRIUMPH NEW SPEED TWIN 900. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled parallel twin |
| Displacement | 84.9 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | Liquid-cooled parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order |
| Power | 15.5 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 65 PS / 64 bhp (47.8 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 14 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 80 Nm @ 3,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.2 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 25 kmpl | 24 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | approx. 67 kg (without fuel) | 216 |
| Seat Height | 865 mm | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 240 mm | Single Ø 320mm floating disc, Triumph branded four-piston radial caliper, OCABS |
| Front Suspension | XACT 43 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 43 mm | NEW Ø 43mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm | Single Ø 255mm fixed disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP PDS mono shock | NEW Twin Marzocchi RSUs with external reservoirs and adjustable preload, 116 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 70/100 - 17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 90/100 - 14 | 150/70 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | — | DRLs LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Cluster | — | LCD multi-function instrument Colour TFT screen |
| Color Options | Orange | Phantom Black & Aurum GoldPure White, Maui Blue & Tangerine OrangeAluminium Silver, Carnival Red & Jet Black |
| Fuel System | Keihin PWK 28 | Multipoint fuel injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 669000 | Aluminium Silver Carnival Red/Jet Black | 971300 Phantom Black Aurum Gold | 971300 Pure White Maui Blue Tangerine Orange | 1021300 |
| Starter | Kickstarter | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 speed |
