Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2023

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013

KTM 790 Duke 2023

Overview - Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013 vs KTM 790 Duke 2023

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013

KTM 790 Duke 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2023

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013

KTM 790 Duke 2023

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013

KTM 790 Duke 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	122 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	87 Nm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,247 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	240 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	40 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,705 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	675 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	302 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	169 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 790 Duke 2023

The KTM scores with a terrific engine and a high-quality electronics package. The look divides the motorbike community. Not all motorcyclists like the front. In direct comparison with other bikes in the class, however, the price no longer seems as attractive as it used to!

Strong engine

Sporty engine that is superior to other bikes in this price range

Pleasant running culture from the engine

High-quality electronics

Good ergonomics for tall riders

Cheeky sound

Taut chassis for sporty riding.

Suspension not adjustable

Mediocre brakes

Relatively high price compared to other bikes in this class.