Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2018

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

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Overview - Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 vs KTM 790 Duke 2018

In terms of engine and drivetrain, both the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 and the KTM 790 Duke 2018 have inline engines with fuel injection. However, the Street Triple has a higher engine power of 118 HP compared to the Duke's 105 HP. The Street Triple also has three cylinders while the Duke has two. Both bikes have liquid cooling and similar displacements, with the Street Triple at 765cc and the Duke at 799cc.

In terms of suspension, the Street Triple features an upside-down telescopic fork from Showa in the front and a swing arm with a Showa monoshock in the rear. The rear suspension on the Street Triple offers more adjustment options, including compression, preload, and rebound. The Duke also has an upside-down telescopic fork in the front from WP and a swing arm with a WP monoshock in the rear. However, the Duke only offers preload adjustment for the rear suspension. Both bikes have aluminum components in their suspension systems.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

In terms of chassis, the Street Triple has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the Duke has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design. Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front with four pistons and radial technology. However, the Street Triple has larger brake disks with a diameter of 310mm compared to the Duke's 300mm. Both bikes also have ABS and traction control as advanced rider assistance systems.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. However, the Street Triple has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1405mm compared to the Duke's 1475mm. Both bikes have a seat height of 825mm and similar dry weights with ABS, with the Street Triple at 168kg and the Duke at 169kg. The Street Triple also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the Duke's 14 liters.

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

In terms of strengths, the Street Triple offers a wide usable rev range, an active seating position, high stability, a great gearbox with a shift assistant, and a first-class chassis. On the other hand, the Duke has a lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration, an optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding, an awesome sound even with the series muffler, many electronic gimmicks and functions, and an extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier. Both bikes also offer a comfortable seating position.

In terms of weaknesses, the Street Triple's traction control regulates early, the seat has little grip, and the display is outdated. The Duke, on the other hand, has rough handling at low revs, can be difficult to handle in city traffic, has sometimes fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars, and may experience oil leaks at the engine block on many 790 Dukes.

Technical Specifications Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2018

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020
KTM 790 Duke 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke53.4 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power118 HPEngine power105 HP
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement765 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel115 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
TravelTravel134 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66.5 degreeRake66 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 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, 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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,405 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)168 kgDry Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.4 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020

The Street Triple R is well equipped for the occasional track day and delivers good performance. This is where the lively three-cylinder engine really comes into its own. But the agile Triumph is also great fun on country roads, as long as you keep it revved up. All in all, the clear price-performance winner of the Street Triple range.

Wide usable rev range

active seating position

high stability

great gearbox with shift assistant

first-class chassis.

Traction control regulates early

seat with little grip

display outdated

KTM 790 Duke 2018

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Street Triple 765 R vs KTM 790 Duke

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2020 and a KTM 790 Duke 2018. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 58 days compared to 69 days for the Triumph Street Triple 765 R. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 15 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 R and 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke since model year 2018. The first review for the Triumph Street Triple 765 R was published on 10/01/2017 and now has more than 58,400 views. This compares to more than 160,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Duke published on 09/11/2016.

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