KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2017
KTM 790 Duke 2018
Yamaha XSR900 2017
Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs Yamaha XSR900 2017
KTM 790 Duke 2018
Yamaha XSR900 2017
Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 790 Duke 2018
A sporty naked bike that not only has enough power, but also playful handling and high-quality equipment - the KTM 790 Duke ticks all the boxes. If the looks don't bother you, it's hard to find anything the 790 can't do well, because in its hunting ground - the country road - it forms a wonderfully rounded package that doesn't really leave anything to be desired. Initial teething troubles have also been solved, which is why the KTM 790 Duke is still a real recommendation!
Yamaha XSR900 2017
The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic case of optical illusion – with its round headlight, angular fuel tank and mounted rear light, it clearly comes across as a retro bike. However, it’s no coincidence that its performance is reminiscent of the powerful mid-range naked bike, the Yamaha MT-09, as that is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. The engine is therefore a real force to be reckoned with, and the brakes, as you’d expect, bite with real ferocity. Fortunately, the engineers haven’t gone overboard with the suspension; the XSR900 offers plenty of comfort, and the upright riding position is more relaxed than one might expect given the engine’s powerful acceleration. Within the retro bike segment, the XSR900 is yet one of the sportiest models overall.
