Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2023
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
KTM 890 Duke R 2023
Overview - Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2023
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 are both naked bikes that offer impressive performance and advanced rider assistance systems.
Starting with the engine and drive train, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 is equipped with an in-line, 3-cylinder engine that delivers 123 horsepower and 79 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 features an in-line, 2-cylinder engine with 121 horsepower and 99 Nm of torque. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling.
In terms of suspension, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 is equipped with a Showa upside-down telescopic fork at the front, while the rear suspension features a swing arm with an Öhlins shock absorber. The KTM 890 Duke R 2023 comes with a WP upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a WP shock absorber at the rear. Both bikes offer adjustable suspension settings for compression, preload, and rebound. The rear suspension of both bikes is made of aluminum.
When it comes to the chassis, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 features an aluminum frame with a twin-tube design. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
In terms of braking, both bikes are equipped with double disk brakes at the front. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 has 310 mm diameter disks with four-piston radial monoblock calipers, while the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has 320 mm diameter disks with four-piston radial calipers. Both bikes also feature advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 180 mm, with both tires having a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1405 mm and a seat height of 825 mm. The dry weight of the bike, including ABS, is 166 kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters.
On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has the same front and rear tire dimensions as the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020. It has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1482 mm and a higher seat height of 834 mm. The dry weight of the bike, including ABS, is also 166 kg, but it has a smaller fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
In terms of strengths, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 offers a fantastically lively engine, high-quality standard components, a quickshifter with blipper as standard, and an excellent Brembo M50 brake system. It also has ABS and traction control as standard, a sporty look, and a low weight.
KTM 890 Duke R 2023
On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has a powerful and rev-happy engine, a finely controllable response, and a good (optional) quickshifter. It offers a sporty seating position that ensures great front-wheel feel, high-quality adjustable suspension, powerful Brembo brakes, low vehicle weight, and extensive (partly optional) electronics.
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 has a somewhat complicated menu navigation and a connectivity system that may have bugs. Additionally, the adjustment screws on the fork are poorly accessible.
The KTM 890 Duke R 2023 has a sitting position that may be more demanding than on the basic model, and its tight basic setup may not be to everyone's taste.
In conclusion, both the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2023 are impressive naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph offers a lively engine and high-quality components, while the KTM provides a powerful engine and extensive electronics. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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!
KTM 890 Duke R 2023
The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportiest evolutionary stage of the 890 Duke. More power, firmer chassis, sharper brakes - these ingredients, together with the already low vehicle weight, make it a real precision machine. A fast and cool bike for riding fun fetishists, ambitious home track heaters and, last but not least, a real recommendation for trackday visitors. However, the sporty positioning of the upper body and the somewhat more acute knee angle come at the expense of comfort. Last but not least, the adjustable suspension in the basic setup is really crisply tuned. If you want to enjoy the powerful 890 engine and the high-quality electronics a little more comfortably, you can still go for the basic model with a clear conscience.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs KTM 890 Duke R
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 and a KTM 890 Duke R 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke R 2023 is about 22% higher. Compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2023 there are less Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 38. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke R with 84 days compared to 91 days for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 26 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and 15 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke R since model year 2020. The first review for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS was published on 10/01/2017 and now has more than 58,400 views. This compares to more than 126,600 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke R published on 05/11/2019.
