Triumph Street Triple R vs Ktm 790 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Street Triple R
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
77 Nm
87 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 (2017+ generation; earlier models ~106 hp)
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
77 Nm @ 9,400 rpm (2017+ generation)
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by generation)
220 km/h
Weight
166 kg (wet/curb weight, 2017+ generation)
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 (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Street Triple R
8.5/10
"The best used naked triple money can currently buy."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Strong Triumph parts support
Cons
−Seat comfort is poor
−Drivetrain often neglected by owners
−Sticky front brake calipers common
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common