KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs. Honda CB650R 2021

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

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Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs Honda CB650R 2021

The KTM 790 Duke 2020 and Honda CB650R 2021 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, fuel systems, and cooling systems. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine power, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a higher output with 105 HP compared to the Honda CB650R 2021's 95 HP. This gives the KTM a slight advantage in terms of performance and acceleration.

Both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front suspension, but the KTM 790 Duke 2020 features a WP brand suspension, while the Honda CB650R 2021 uses a Showa brand suspension. The rear suspension on both models is a swing arm with a monoshock, allowing for preload adjustment. The KTM 790 Duke 2020 has an aluminum rear suspension, while the Honda CB650R 2021 does not specify the material.

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

In terms of the chassis, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Honda CB650R 2021 has a steel frame. The KTM's frame type is tubular, while the Honda's frame type is twin tube. These differences in frame material and type may result in variations in weight and handling characteristics.

Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front, with four pistons and radial technology. The KTM 790 Duke 2020 has slightly smaller front brake discs with a diameter of 300 mm, while the Honda CB650R 2021 has larger front brake discs with a diameter of 310 mm.

In terms of rider assistance systems, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 offers ABS, riding modes, and traction control, while the Honda CB650R 2021 only offers ABS.

Both bikes have similar dimensions and weights, with front and rear tire widths of 120 mm and 180 mm respectively, and 17-inch tire diameters. The KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1475 mm compared to the Honda CB650R 2021's 1450 mm. The seat height of the KTM is also slightly higher at 825 mm compared to the Honda's 810 mm. The Honda CB650R 2021 has a larger fuel tank capacity at 15.4 liters, while the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a capacity of 14 liters.

Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 offers a high-revving two-cylinder engine, a quickshifter as standard, a great chassis set-up, playful handling, a high-quality electronics package, a TFT display, and a good price/performance ratio. On the other hand, the Honda CB650R 2021 is praised for its Neo Sports Cafe Optics, suitability for beginners, good price-performance ratio, smooth engine revs, and low consumption.

As for weaknesses, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 only has the suspension spring preload adjustable at the rear, while the Honda CB650R 2021 is criticized for having too little space for tall riders, mediocre equipment, being relatively chubby, and having little punch from the rev range.

Overall, both the KTM 790 Duke 2020 and Honda CB650R 2021 have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2020 compared to Honda CB650R 2021

KTM 790 Duke 2020
Honda CB650R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore88 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke46 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power95 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
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake66 degreeRake64.5 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,475 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity15.4 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Honda CB650R 2021

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs Honda CB650R

There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2020 and a Honda CB650R 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 790 Duke 2020 is about 18% higher. Compared to Honda CB650R 2021 there are more KTM 790 Duke 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 25 compared to 11. It takes less time to sell a Honda CB650R with 63 days compared to 78 days for the KTM 790 Duke. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 23 reviews for the Honda CB650R since model year 2019. The first review for the KTM 790 Duke was published on 11/9/2016 and now has more than 160,600 views. This compares to more than 53,700 views for the first review on Honda CB650R published on 10/8/2018.

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