KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
KTM 790 Duke 2018
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
Overview - 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.
Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 790 Duke 2018
The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
As before, the RS top model is indeed the most desirable of the Street Triples. In addition to the usual playful handling, the super-direct Brembo brakes and the lively character of the three-cylinder engine, there is now a more bulbous mid-range, upgraded electronics as well as a Brembo M50 brake and the once again sharpened appearance. Thanks to the very sporty Pirelli Supercorsa SP V3 tyres, trackdays are indeed a serious issue, and the now standard shift assistant with blipper function greatly increases the incentive to switch to the new model. A wonderful fun machine for both country road and track!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2018 and a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 is about 33% higher. Compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 there are more KTM 790 Duke 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 24 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 58 days compared to 91 days for a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 26 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 790 Duke was published on 09/11/2016 and now has more than 160,600 views. This compares to more than 58,400 views for the first review on Triumph Street Triple 765 RS published on 10/01/2017.
