KTM 990 Duke 2024 vs. Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2023

KTM 990 Duke 2024

KTM 990 Duke 2024

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2023

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2023

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Duke 2024 compared to Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2023

KTM 990 Duke 2024
Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92.5 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke70.4 mmStroke77 mm
Engine powerEngine power123 HPEngine power65 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,800 rpm
TorqueTorque103 NmTorque73 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio10.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationFresh oil
DisplacementDisplacement947 ccmDisplacement853 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,476 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height780 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
RangeRange314 kmRange428 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions110 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions119 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption4.7 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption4.9 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Duke 2024

KTM 990 Duke 2024

The new KTM 990 Duke offers terrific power, both in relaxed everyday riding and on winding country roads. Sachs with the disappointing braking performance is therefore particularly painful here. In my opinion, the KTM remains virtually unrivalled in the upper mid-range when it comes to road fun. Even the excessively high price, when compared with the competition, is not an exclusion criterion for me. According to me, there is no other bike in this segment that is so lively, that combines stability and nimble handling so superbly and also offers such a height of everyday usability. A modern KTM Duke with two cylinders is quite simply a unique bike.

Lively and powerful engine with manners

Comfortable riding position

Playful handling

High stability

Excellent chassis with lots of feedback and stability

Modern electronics with lean angle-dependent traction control and cornering ABS

Smooth 2-cylinder in the lower rev range without jerking

Strong acceleration in the lower rev range

Versatility for both everyday riding and sporty riding

Confident riding performance even in wet conditions

Very light and agile

High-quality display and pleasant operation of the switches

Polarised design

Price/performance ratio below average compared to competitors

gearstick on the test bike too bony and harsh this time

blipper function could give more intermediate throttle

feedback from suspension not perfect

engine slightly raw at low revs compared to three- or four-cylinder bikes

polarised design

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2023

Moto Guzzi V7 Special 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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