KTM 790 Adventure 2019 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

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Overview - KTM 790 Adventure 2019 vs KTM 790 Duke 2020

The KTM 790 Adventure 2019 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 are both powerful motorcycles with similar technical specifications. Both models have an in-line engine with a bore of 88 mm and a stroke of 65.7 mm. They also have the same engine displacement of 799 ccm and use fuel injection as their fuel system. Additionally, both motorcycles have a liquid cooling system and a chain transmission.

The KTM 790 Adventure 2019 has a slightly lower engine power of 95 HP compared to the KTM 790 Duke 2020, which has 105 HP. However, both models have a starter that is electrically powered and come with two cylinders.

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have an upside-down telescopic fork at the front, with a diameter of 43 mm. The KTM 790 Adventure 2019 has a front suspension travel of 200 mm, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a slightly lower front suspension travel of 140 mm. The rear suspension of both models is a swing arm with a monoshock, with the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 having a rear suspension travel of 200 mm and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 having a rear suspension travel of 150 mm. Both motorcycles have suspension adjustments for preload and use aluminum material for the rear suspension.

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

In terms of chassis, both motorcycles have a chromium-molybdenum frame. The KTM 790 Adventure 2019 has a tubular, load-bearing engine frame type, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a tubular frame type. The rake angle of the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is 64.1 degrees, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a slightly steeper rake angle of 66 degrees.

Both motorcycles have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 320 mm for the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 and 300 mm for the KTM 790 Duke 2020. The front brakes of both models have four pistons and use radial technology.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles come equipped with ABS, riding modes, and traction control.

The dimensions and weights of the two motorcycles differ slightly. The front tire width of the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is 90 mm with a diameter of 21 inches, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a front tire width of 120 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The rear tire width of the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is 150 mm with a diameter of 18 inches, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a rear tire width of 180 mm with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is 1509 mm, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1475 mm. The seat height of the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is 830 mm, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a slightly lower seat height of 825 mm. The dry weight of the KTM 790 Adventure 2019, including ABS, is 189 kg, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a lower dry weight of 169 kg. Both motorcycles have a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters for the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 and 14 liters for the KTM 790 Duke 2020.

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is praised for its engine with manners and character, high chassis stability, excellent brakes, tremendous off-road capabilities, and low average consumption. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 is commended for its high-revving two-cylinder engine, quickshifter as standard, great chassis set-up, playful handling, high-quality electronics package, TFT display, and good price/performance ratio.

As for weaknesses, the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is criticized for its unattractive surcharge policy and its original seat not being optimally shaped. The KTM 790 Duke 2020, on the other hand, has the weakness of only having rear suspension spring preload adjustable.

In summary, the KTM 790 Adventure 2019 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 are both impressive motorcycles with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The Adventure model is more focused on off-road capabilities and stability, while the Duke model offers a more playful and sporty riding experience.

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Adventure 2019 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2019
KTM 790 Duke 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore88 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power105 HP
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel200 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel200 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake66 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,509 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)189 kgDry Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

KTM 790 Adventure 2019

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

A sporty naked bike that not only has enough power, but also playful handling and high-quality equipment - the KTM 790 Duke ticks all the boxes. If the looks don't bother you, it's hard to find anything the 790 can't do well, because in its hunting ground - the country road - it forms a wonderfully rounded package that doesn't really leave anything to be desired. Initial teething troubles have also been solved, which is why the KTM 790 Duke is still a real recommendation!

high-revving two-cylinder

quickshifter + as standard

great chassis set-up

playful handling

high-quality electronics package

TFT display

good price/performance ratio

Suspension spring preload adjustable at the rear only

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Adventure vs KTM 790 Duke

There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Adventure 2019 and a KTM 790 Duke 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 790 Adventure 2019 is about 9% higher. A KTM 790 Adventure 2019 experiences a loss of 890 USD in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 120 USD for a KTM 790 Duke 2020. Compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020 there are more KTM 790 Adventure 2019 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 30 compared to 25. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 78 days compared to 101 days for the KTM 790 Adventure. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure and 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke since model year 2018. The first review for the KTM 790 Adventure was published on 10/6/2018 and now has more than 53,600 views. This compares to more than 160,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Duke published on 11/9/2016.

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