Ktm 890 Duke R vs Ktm 790 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 890 Duke R vs Ktm 790 Duke. Ktm 890 Duke R: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 890 Duke R
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm 890 Duke R
8.5/10
"The sharpest naked middleweight money can buy used."
Pros
+LC8c engine is electrifying
+WP Apex suspension fully adjustable
+Sharp, precise handling
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
−Firm ride on rough roads
−Hungry on premium fuel
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
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