Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 vs Ktm 890 Duke R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2 vs Ktm 890 Duke R. Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2: 130 hp @ 11,700 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2
Ktm 890 Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
130 hp @ 11,700 rpm
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Street Triple 765 Moto2
8.5/10
"The best-sounding middleweight naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Öhlins suspension transforms handling
+Quickshifter works flawlessly
Cons
−Öhlins seals need inspection
−Bodywork parts eye-wateringly expensive
−Electronics connector corrosion risk
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
Top 10 Accessories
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