Ktm Duke 450 vs Triumph Street Triple
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 450 vs Triumph Street Triple. Ktm Duke 450: N/A hp, N/A weight, top speed N/A, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Street Triple: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg) weight, top speed 225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Ktm Duke 450
Triumph Street Triple
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
118 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
166 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
N/A
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm (2023 Street Triple RS 765; base R variant approx. 94 hp; note: varies significantly by variant and year)
Torque
N/A
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm (Street Triple RS 765; note: varies by variant)
Top Speed
N/A
225 km/h (note: approximate; RS variant slightly higher, around 230 km/h)
Weight
N/A
166 kg (wet/curb weight, Street Triple RS; base variants approx. 168 kg)
Fuel
N/A — model does not exist (NOTE: Best estimate unavailable as no such production model exists)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average; note: varies by variant and riding style)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 450
7.8/10
"Brilliant when maintained properly, a nightmare when it hasn't been."
Pros
+Explosive single-cylinder performance
+World-class WP suspension
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Vibration on long rides
−Hard to find clean examples
Triumph Street Triple
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder middleweight money can buy used."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Throttle body issues on older bikes
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
−Pillion seat essentially decorative
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