Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 vs. KTM 990 Duke 2024

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

KTM 990 Duke 2024

KTM 990 Duke 2024

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Technical Specifications Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017 compared to KTM 990 Duke 2024

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017
KTM 990 Duke 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore92 mmBore92.5 mm
StrokeStroke67.4 mmStroke70.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power95.2 HPEngine power123 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque90 NmTorque103 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio13.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement896.1 ccmDisplacement947 ccm

Suspension Front

BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
TravelTravel160 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandSachsBrandWP
TravelTravel160 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,505 mmWheelbase1,476 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height870 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)212 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)190 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 2017

The Dorsoduro 900 can do everything better than its predecessor, the Dorsoduro 750. The electronics with adjustable modes, ABS and traction control work flawlessly, and the engine now also has the necessary punch from below that makes a two-cylinder supermoto so much fun. Thanks to the high seating position, it is agile enough, but always remains stable and precise. The look is only slightly changed from the Dorso 750, but since the competition has given up in unison, the Dorsoduro 900 is the last of its kind and thus the only supermoto funbike on the market.

Powerful engine with well-tuned electronics

disengageable traction control

good brakes with disengageable ABS

stable handling

unique look

active seating position

Relatively high weight

poorly readable rev counter

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 vs KTM 990 Duke

Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 900

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