KTM 890 Duke R 2022 vs. Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2025
KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2025
Overview - KTM 890 Duke R 2022 vs Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2025
KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2025
Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke R 2022 compared to Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2025
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 890 Duke R 2022
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.
Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT 2025
Yamaha's new automated manual transmission in the MT-09 offers an interesting alternative to manual shifting. In "AT" mode, automated clutching makes riding easier, especially in city traffic, while "MT" mode preserves riding pleasure and sportiness. The neutral gear is now in first position, followed by gears 1 to 6, which enables smoother gear changes. Although the Y-AMT technology requires some familiarisation and there are limitations, such as the lack of "sliding" by pulling the clutch, yet the driving experience remains dynamic.
