KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. BMW F 800 ST 2011

KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW F 800 ST 2011

Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs BMW F 800 ST 2011

KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW F 800 ST 2011

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to BMW F 800 ST 2011

KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW F 800 ST 2011

KTM 790 Duke 2018

BMW F 800 ST 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	82 mm
Stroke	Stroke	65.7 mm	Stroke	75.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Dry sump
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	798 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,475 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
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 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.

Lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration

optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding

awesome sound even with series muffler

many electronic gimmicks and functions

extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier

comfortable seating position

Rough handling at low revs

bitchy in city traffic

sometimes fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars

oil leak at the engine block on many 790 Dukes