Ktm 790 Duke vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 790 Duke vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 790 Duke
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
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