Ktm 790 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 765 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 790 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 765 R. Ktm 790 Duke: 105 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Triumph Street Triple 765 R: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 790 Duke
Triumph Street Triple 765 R
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
77 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
166 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
77 Nm @ 9,400 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
225 km/h (estimated)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common
Triumph Street Triple 765 R
8.5/10
"The best used middleweight you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+Triple engine is genuinely special
+Adjustable suspension holds up well
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Throttle body low-speed hesitation
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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