KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2021
KTM 890 Duke 2021
Yamaha MT-09 2021
Overview - KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 2021
The KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both powerful naked bikes with similar engine types, displacements, and cooling systems. However, there are some notable differences between the two models.
In terms of engine power, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 has a slight advantage with 119 HP compared to the KTM 890 Duke's 115 HP. Similarly, the Yamaha MT-09 also has a slightly higher torque of 93 Nm compared to the KTM 890 Duke's 92 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and 2-cylinder engines.
When it comes to suspension, both bikes feature upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. They also have monoshock shock absorbers. However, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Yamaha MT-09 2021 has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design.
KTM 890 Duke 2021
In terms of braking, both bikes have double disc brakes at the front with similar diameters. The KTM 890 Duke 2021 has slightly larger front discs with a diameter of 300 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2021's 298 mm front discs.
Both bikes come with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. The KTM 890 Duke 2021 also offers additional features like riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, and anti-wheelie control. The Yamaha MT-09 2021, on the other hand, offers a quickshifter in addition to ABS and traction control.
Yamaha MT-09 2021
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1476 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2021's 1430 mm. The seat height is also slightly lower on the KTM 890 Duke at 820 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09's 825 mm. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
In terms of strengths, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is praised for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and comprehensive electronics package. It is also noted that the bike does not leave riders desiring the R version on country roads. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 is praised for its lack of load change reactions, increased pressure from the center, over-complete electronics package, great working quickshifter, comfortably integrated seating position, successful chassis, lively handling, and overall riding pleasure.
In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is criticized for its quickshifter being an extra cost option. The Yamaha MT-09 2021, on the other hand, is noted for its polarizing look, small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control only being available in the SP variant.
Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 890 Duke 2021
The predecessor 790 Duke already proved that KTM knows how to build a mid-range naked bike for the road. The new 890 carries the torch with a puffy chest and once again lives up to its scalpel nickname. Lively, it pulls the radii and gives off a certain nervousness that can be interpreted as a wild character. The equipment is almost complete - but only almost. Why do you have to pay extra for the quickshifter when it was standard on the predecessor? It is all the more annoying that the clutchless upshifting and downshifting functions as smoothly as butter and that one would not want to do without it.
Yamaha MT-09 2021
The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Duke vs Yamaha MT-09
There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Duke 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke 2021 is about 5% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021 there are more KTM 890 Duke 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 22 compared to 19. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 112 days for a Yamaha MT-09. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the KTM 890 Duke was published on 19/01/2021 and now has more than 37,800 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 10/06/2013.
