Yamaha XSR900 2018 vs. KTM 890 Duke 2021
Yamaha XSR900 2018
KTM 890 Duke 2021
Overview - Yamaha XSR900 2018 vs KTM 890 Duke 2021
The Yamaha XSR900 2018 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, engine power, and cooling systems. However, there are several key differences between the two models.
In terms of engine specifications, both bikes have in-line engines with 115 horsepower. The Yamaha XSR900 has a torque of 87.5 Nm, while the KTM 890 Duke has a torque of 92 Nm. The Yamaha XSR900 has three cylinders, while the KTM 890 Duke has two cylinders. The displacement of the Yamaha XSR900 is 847 ccm, while the KTM 890 Duke has a displacement of 889 ccm.
Both bikes have upside-down telescopic fork front suspensions and swing arm rear suspensions with monoshocks. The Yamaha XSR900 has an aluminum frame with a twin tube frame type, while the KTM 890 Duke has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular frame type.
Yamaha XSR900 2018
In terms of braking systems, both bikes have double disk front brakes with similar diameters. The Yamaha XSR900 has a front tire width of 120 mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the KTM 890 Duke has the same front tire specifications. Both bikes also have a rear tire width of 180 mm and a diameter of 17 inches.
The Yamaha XSR900 has a wheelbase of 1440 mm and a seat height of 815 mm, while the KTM 890 Duke has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1476 mm and a slightly higher seat height of 820 mm. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Yamaha XSR900 has ABS, while the KTM 890 Duke has a more comprehensive electronics package, including ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie.
KTM 890 Duke 2021
In terms of strengths, the Yamaha XSR900 is praised for its extremely sporty and rev-happy engine, excellent brakes, pleasant seating position, high-quality workmanship, and price-performance ratio. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke is praised for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and comprehensive electronics package.
In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha XSR900 is criticized for its almost too direct response and retro style that may not be thought through to the last detail. The KTM 890 Duke's only weakness mentioned is that the quickshifter is available at an extra cost.
Overall, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between the Yamaha XSR900 2018 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 will depend on individual preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR900 2018 compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha XSR900 2018
The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic optical illusion - with its round headlight, angular tank and attached tail light, it clearly passes for a retro bike. But it's no coincidence that the performance is reminiscent of the potent mid-range naked bike Yamaha MT-09, which is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. So the engine is a blast and the brakes are appropriately venomous. Fortunately, the engineers didn't overdo it with the chassis, the XSR900 offers sufficient comfort and the upright riding position is more comfortable than the powerful engine would lead one to expect. All in all, the XSR900 is one of the sportiest models among the retro bikes.
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.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XSR900 vs KTM 890 Duke
There are a few key differences between a Yamaha XSR900 2018 and a KTM 890 Duke 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke 2021 is about 25% higher. A Yamaha XSR900 2018 experiences a loss of 180 USD in one year and 120 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 350 USD and 1,020 USD for a KTM 890 Duke 2021. Compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021 there are less Yamaha XSR900 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 123 days for the Yamaha XSR900. Since model year 2016 1000PS.de editors have written 30 reviews for the Yamaha XSR900 and 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke since model year 2021. The first review for the Yamaha XSR900 was published on 11/25/2015 and now has more than 17,600 views. This compares to more than 37,800 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke published on 1/19/2021.
