Yamaha Mt-09 vs Ktm 890 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-09 vs Ktm 890 Duke. Yamaha Mt-09: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2) weight, top speed 215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), 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
Yamaha Mt-09
Ktm 890 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
119 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
215 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2021+ gen2; earlier models ~115 hp)
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2021+ gen2)
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
215 km/h (est. — electronically limited; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
220 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight, 2021+ gen2)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-09
8.5/10
"Buy one, but budget £500 extra for essential fixes immediately."
Pros
+Triple engine feels alive
+Incredible power-to-weight ratio
+Lightweight flickable chassis
Cons
−Stock fueling needs immediate fixing
−Suspension mediocre from factory
−Vibration issues at highway speeds
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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