Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2021

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2021 have inline engines with fuel injection. However, the Triumph has a slightly lower engine power of 118 HP compared to the KTM's 121 HP. The KTM also has a higher torque of 99 Nm compared to the Triumph's 77 Nm. Both bikes have liquid cooling and the Triumph has three cylinders while the KTM has two. The Triumph has a displacement of 765 ccm while the KTM has a larger displacement of 890 ccm.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension at the rear. However, the Triumph uses Showa suspension components while the KTM uses WP suspension components. The Triumph offers more adjustment options for the rear suspension, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments, while the KTM only offers preload adjustment. Both bikes have aluminum swing arms.

In terms of chassis, the Triumph has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the KTM has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design. Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with four pistons, but the KTM has larger diameter disks at 320 mm compared to the Triumph's 310 mm. The Triumph uses radial monoblock technology for its front brakes, while the KTM uses radial technology.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Both bikes have advanced rider assistance systems including ABS, riding modes, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Triumph has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1405 mm compared to the KTM's 1482 mm. The seat height of the Triumph is 825 mm while the KTM has a slightly higher seat height of 834 mm. The dry weight of the Triumph with ABS is 168 kg, slightly heavier than the KTM's 166 kg. The Triumph also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the KTM's 14 liters.

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 offers a wide usable rev range, an active seating position, high stability, a great gearbox with a shift assistant, and a first-class chassis. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2021 has a high revving and sporty engine, an excellent quickshifter, a great electronics package, great brakes, a good chassis, and driving-friendly handling due to its low weight.

In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 has traction control that regulates early, a seat with little grip, and an outdated display. The KTM 890 Duke R 2021 has cheap buttons and switches, such as the indicator switch, and slightly nervous geometry.

Overall, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2021 would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.