KTM 890 Duke R 2022 vs. GASGAS SM 700 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2022

GASGAS SM 700 2023
Overview - KTM 890 Duke R 2022 vs GASGAS SM 700 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2022

GASGAS SM 700 2023
Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke R 2022 compared to GASGAS SM 700 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 890 Duke R 2022

The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportiest evolutionary stage of the 890 Duke. More power, firmer chassis, sharper brakes - these ingredients, together with the already low vehicle weight, make it a real precision machine. A fast and cool bike for riding fun fetishists, ambitious home track heaters and, last but not least, a real recommendation for trackday visitors. However, the sporty positioning of the upper body and the somewhat more acute knee angle come at the expense of comfort. Last but not least, the adjustable suspension in the basic setup is really crisply tuned. If you want to enjoy the powerful 890 engine and the high-quality electronics a little more comfortably, you can still go for the basic model with a clear conscience.
GASGAS SM 700 2023

The powerful single cylinder still brings a grin to the rider's face. The tighter the radii become, the better the SM 700 works, and the sporty suspension offers performance when ripping a corner rather than comfort on long journeys. The GasGas is a great example of the appeal of focussing on the essentials. A real fun machine, it's great that something like this is still being built.