Ktm 890 Duke R vs Ktm Duke 790
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 890 Duke R vs Ktm Duke 790. 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 Duke 790: 95 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure), 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 Duke 790
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
95 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
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
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)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 Duke 790
8.5/10
"Buy one with full history and never look back."
Pros
+Engine character is extraordinary
+Cornering ABS works brilliantly
+Sharp precise chassis feedback
Cons
−Service history is non-negotiable
−Hard seat for long days
−Fuel range genuinely disappoints
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