KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

In terms of engine and power, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 is equipped with a 2-cylinder in-line engine that produces 105 HP, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 features a 3-cylinder in-line engine with a higher power output of 123 HP. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. However, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 is equipped with WP suspension components, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 features Showa front suspension and Öhlins rear suspension. The Triumph also offers more adjustment options for the rear suspension, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

In terms of chassis, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 has a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 features an aluminum frame. The KTM has a tubular frame type, while the Triumph has a twin-tube frame.

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with four-piston calipers. The KTM 790 Duke 2018 has 300 mm diameter front disks, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 has slightly larger 310 mm diameter front disks. The Triumph also features Brembo M50 brake system, which is known for its excellent performance. Both bikes have radial technology for the front brakes.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes are equipped with ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 also offers additional features such as ride by wire and a quickshifter with blipper.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The KTM 790 Duke 2018 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1475 mm compared to the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020's 1405 mm. Both bikes have the same seat height of 825 mm. The KTM weighs slightly more at 169 kg (dry weight with ABS) compared to the Triumph's 166 kg. The Triumph also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the KTM's 14 liters.

In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 is praised for its lively and high-revving engine, optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding, awesome sound, and many electronic gimmicks and functions. It also offers an extremely precise quickshifter and a comfortable seating position.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 is praised for its fantastically lively engine, high-quality standard, quickshifter with blipper as standard, roaring sound, excellent Brembo M50 brake system, ABS and traction control as standard, sporty look, and low weight.

In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 is criticized for its rough handling at low revs, being difficult to maneuver in city traffic, and having fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars. It is also reported to have oil leaks at the engine block on many units.

The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 is criticized for its somewhat complicated menu navigation, bugged connectivity system, and adjustment screws on the fork being poorly accessible.