KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

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Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

KTM 790 Duke 2018
Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power120 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement600 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,475 mmWheelbase1,385 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

Yamaha YZF-R6 2006

Overall, the R6 has improved tremendously compared to its predecessor. With the perfect handling, it is great fun to improve the lap time every lap.

Revised, improved engine

optimal braking system

very high top speed

easy handling

agility

stability

precise transmission

anti-hopping.

Complicated handling

increased overall weight

no steering damper

attacking seating position.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R6

Price KTM 790 Duke

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