Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 vs. KTM 890 Duke 2021

Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012

KTM 890 Duke 2021
Overview - Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 vs KTM 890 Duke 2021
In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021 have inline engines. However, the KTM 890 Duke has a higher engine power of 115 HP compared to the Triumph's 106 HP. The KTM also has a higher torque of 92 Nm compared to the Triumph's 68 Nm. Additionally, the KTM has 2 cylinders while the Triumph has 3. Both bikes have liquid cooling and similar displacements, with the Triumph at 675ccm and the KTM at 889ccm.
In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front. However, the Triumph uses Kayaba suspension while the KTM uses WP suspension. Both bikes have Kayaba suspension at the rear, but the KTM only has preload adjustment while the Triumph has compression and rebound adjustment.
In terms of chassis, the Triumph has a twin tube frame type while the KTM has a tubular frame type.

Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
Both bikes have four-piston radial brakes at the front.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. However, the KTM has a longer wheelbase of 1476mm compared to the Triumph's 1410mm. The seat height of the KTM is also higher at 820mm compared to the Triumph's 805mm. The KTM has a smaller fuel tank capacity of 14 liters compared to the Triumph's 17.4 liters.
Now, looking at the strengths of each bike, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 has less weight, improved performance, light-footed handling, and is extremely practical in curves. It also offers a sitting upright riding position.
On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a rev-happy engine, lively handling, a buttery-smooth quickshifter, and an electronics package. It also does not arouse a desire for the R version on the country road.

KTM 890 Duke 2021
In terms of weaknesses, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 does not include ABS, although it is not really expensive to buy as an add-on.
The KTM 890 Duke 2021 has the weakness of the quickshifter being an extra cost.
Overall, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them would depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012

All it takes is the slightest impulse and the little Englishwoman turns exactly the way you want it to. This manoeuvrability is also unparalleled in the class of medium-sized naked bikes. A motorbike that can be moved in such a sporty manner would not deserve to be abused as a mile-eater and travel steamer.
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 Triumph Street Triple 675 R vs KTM 890 Duke
There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 and a KTM 890 Duke 2021. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Street Triple 675 R with 73 days compared to 78 days for a KTM 890 Duke. Since model year 2009 1000PS.de editors have written 16 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 675 R and 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke since model year 2021. The first review for the Triumph Street Triple 675 R was published on 7/20/2008 and now has more than 13,000 views. This compares to more than 37,800 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke published on 1/19/2021.