KTM 890 Duke R 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke R 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	90.7 mm	Bore	103.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	68.8 mm	Stroke	114.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	121 HP	Engine power	92.5 HP
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	890 ccm	Displacement	1,923 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	49 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	43 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Rake	Rake	65.7 degree	Rake	30 degree

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Tire pressure monitoring system, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,482 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

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.

powerful and rev-happy engine

finely controllable response

good (optional) quickshifter

sporty seating position ensures great front-wheel feel

high-quality adjustable suspension

powerful Brembo brakes

low vehicle weight

extensive (partly optional) electronics

Sitting position more demanding than on the basic model

tight basic set-up not to everyone's taste

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 890 Duke R vs Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117

Price KTM 890 Duke R

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