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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Duke 790 vs Ktm 890 Duke

Ktm Duke 790 vs Ktm 890 Duke

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Duke 790 vs Ktm 890 Duke. 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. Ktm 890 Duke: 121 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 Duke 790 Ktm 890 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
220 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Duke 790
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
Ktm 890 Duke
Ktm 890 Duke
8.5/10

"A thrilling naked that rewards careful buyers and punishes lazy ones."

Pros
+Savage mid-range torque delivery
+Razor-sharp chassis and steering
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
Throttle body carbon issues
Unforgiving on neglected maintenance
Hard seat long distance

Top 10 Accessories

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PUIG R12 Frame Sliders KTM 790 Duke
PUIG · Frame Sliders
PUIG R12 Frame Sliders KTM 790 Duke
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Mighty Max Battery YTZ10S Replacement Battery Compatible with KTM 890 Duke 21 + 12V 2Amp Charger
Battery
Mighty Max Battery YTZ10S Replacement Battery Compatible with KTM 890 Duke 21 + 12V 2Amp Charger
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SW-Motech Crash Bar Engine Guard KTM 790 Duke
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Crash Bar Engine Guard KTM 790 Duke
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NICHE Gold 520 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
Chain & Lube
NICHE Gold 520 X-Ring Chain 118 Links with Connecting Master Link
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Akrapovic S-K7SO11-HZABL Slip-On Line KTM 790 Duke
Akrapovič · Exhaust Slip-On
Akrapovic S-K7SO11-HZABL Slip-On Line KTM 790 Duke
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Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL (K) Front & 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL Rear Motorcycle Tire- Sport Performance Road Use Tire Set with Keychain
Tires
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL (K) Front & 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL Rear Motorcycle Tire- Sport Performance Road Use Tire Set with Keychain
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Evotech Performance Tail Tidy KTM 790 Duke 2018-2020
Evotech · Tail Tidy
Evotech Performance Tail Tidy KTM 790 Duke 2018-2020
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KTM Oil change kit for 890cc engines (2.8L Motorex 10W-50, filter and gaskets) U6923153
Engine Oil
KTM Oil change kit for 890cc engines (2.8L Motorex 10W-50, filter and gaskets) U6923153
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PUIG Naked New Generation Sport Screen KTM 790 Duke
PUIG · Windscreen
PUIG Naked New Generation Sport Screen KTM 790 Duke
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Motorcycle Front Rear Brake Pads Organic Disc For KTM 890 Duke GP 2022-2023
Brake Pads
Motorcycle Front Rear Brake Pads Organic Disc For KTM 890 Duke GP 2022-2023
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