Ktm Duke 790 vs Yamaha Mt-09
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 790 vs Yamaha Mt-09. 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. Yamaha Mt-09: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2) weight, top speed 215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 790
Yamaha Mt-09
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp)
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ gen2)
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Yamaha Mt-09
8.5/10
"Buy one, but budget £500 extra for essential fixes immediately."
Pros
+Triple engine feels alive
+Incredible power-to-weight ratio
+Lightweight flickable chassis
Cons
−Stock fueling needs immediate fixing
−Suspension mediocre from factory
−Vibration issues at highway speeds
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