Ktm Duke 890 R vs Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 890 R vs Yamaha Mt-09 Sp. Ktm Duke 890 R: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Mt-09 Sp: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced but not hard-limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 890 R
Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish top speed)
220 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced but not hard-limited)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 890 R
8.5/10
"The naked middleweight benchmark, if you buy a clean one."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Excellent semi-active suspension
+Strong, characterful engine
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Aggressive ergonomics tire quickly
−Occasional electronics gremlins
Yamaha Mt-09 Sp
8.5/10
"The triple-cylinder secret weapon that rewards experienced, committed buyers."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds magnificent
+Öhlins suspension genuinely transforms handling
+Strong electronics package throughout
Cons
−Subframes crack under abuse
−Pre-2021 ergonomics cramped tall riders
−Fuel economy disappoints spirited riders
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