Yamaha Fz-09 vs Ktm 790 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fz-09 vs Ktm 790 Duke. Yamaha Fz-09: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier gen1 ~110 hp @ 9,000 rpm) hp, 193 kg wet/curb weight (2021+ gen2; gen1 approx. 193 kg as well) weight, top speed 220 km/h (est. ~215–225 km/h; note: electronically influenced, real-world estimate), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ktm 790 Duke: 105 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
Yamaha Fz-09
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier gen1 ~110 hp @ 9,000 rpm)
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; gen1 approx. 87–90 Nm @ 8,500 rpm)
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (est. ~215–225 km/h; note: electronically influenced, real-world estimate)
220 km/h
Weight
193 kg wet/curb weight (2021+ gen2; gen1 approx. 193 kg as well)
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
Yamaha Fz-09
8.0/10
"Raw, rewarding, and cheap — but buy 2017 onwards only."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Serious midrange torque delivery
+Affordable used pricing nationwide
Cons
−Early throttle mapping is awful
−Stock suspension disappointingly budget
−High drop rate among owners
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
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