Need some opinion on the two bike, im planning to get conti touring bike and middle weight < 200kg so the 2 fit the requirement. Current ride is MT07v1.

KTM
1) Test rode and it is very light. What i like the most is the weight distribution of fuel tank. Feels like riding kapcai, tested in KL peak hour, no problem mencilok. Almost flatfoot for low seat setting, no issue.
2) Throttle respond not as expected, i would say MT07 feel more lively. Maybe im not use to ride by wire.
3) Problem is with the brand and reliability. Before i purchased MT07 i've been in KTM FB group and mostly talk about cam and so on.
4) The suspension is good but the bike not feel solid going thru uneven pavement, sounds like old bike metal sound here and there.

Triumph
1) Test rode and it feels more like my current bike except the handling is much more solid than KTM. Can feel the heavy a bit and uturn also ackward.
2) Throttle respond better than KTM, identical to MT07.
3) Reliability not much information, but internationally all praise.
4) The best suspension and solid, maybe due to 17inch wheel front and rear

which one would you choose? tried cfmoto, not solid same like KTM and heavy. any other should i look at?

i pull the trigger and get the Triumph TS800 to replace my MT07, still early to comment.. see how much better in long journey and daily usage..

my mt07 v1 2016 is up for sale if anyone keen ahaha

This post has been edited by mytaffeta: Jun 14 2025, 02:27 PM

i got the cosmic yellow which i think the most boldest colour for ts800..

when i test drove the KTM it does impress me, but the button all looks and operate feels like cheap plastic.. triumph much better in this department..

yeah i did tried voge from imotorbike, it feels heavy and bulky for daily drive..

nah they dont have test ride for voge, i just sat on the motor and push around..