Triumph Street Triple 765 R vs Ktm 890 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Street Triple 765 R vs Ktm 890 Duke. Triumph Street Triple 765 R: 118 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated), 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
Triumph Street Triple 765 R
Ktm 890 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
166 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
118 hp @ 12,000 rpm
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
77 Nm @ 9,400 rpm
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Street Triple 765 R
8.5/10
"The best used middleweight you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+Triple engine is genuinely special
+Adjustable suspension holds up well
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Throttle body low-speed hesitation
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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
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