Triumph Street Triple 765 Rs vs Ktm 890 Duke R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Street Triple 765 Rs vs Ktm 890 Duke R. Triumph Street Triple 765 Rs: 123 hp @ 11,750 rpm (2020+ model; earlier 2017–2019 models produced 121 hp) hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~225 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. 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 Rs
Ktm 890 Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
123 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
123 hp @ 11,750 rpm (2020+ model; earlier 2017–2019 models produced 121 hp)
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~225 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish a top speed figure)
225 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical 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 Rs
9.0/10
"The middleweight naked benchmark — buy one before prices climb further."
Pros
+Triple engine utterly magnificent
+Öhlins suspension standard equipment
+Brembo brakes inspire confidence
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs bite
−Pre-2020 quickshifter feels notchy
−Exposed bodywork chips easily
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
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