KTM 890 Duke R 2021 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

Overview - KTM 890 Duke R 2021 vs Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke R 2021 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	90.7 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68.8 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	121 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	99 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	890 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Monocoque
Rake	Rake	65.7 degree	Rake	65.5 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	330 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	166 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	174 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Duke R 2021

The KTM 890 Duke R scores with simple ingredients. Take a low weight, a modern engine with driving aids, and finally, high-quality brakes and a good chassis. The result is predictable! The Duke is an attractive machine that is a joy to ride. The low weight can be felt in every situation. A cool bike!

High revving and sporty engine

Excellent quickshifter

Great electronics package

Great brakes

Good chassis

Driving-friendly handling - low weight noticeable

Cheap buttons and switches (e.g. indicator switch)

Slightly nervous geometry