Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2022

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Overview - Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2022

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Technical Specifications Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

The top model among the Street Triples fully deserves the designation. Sportier in all respects than the R version, the RS presents itself on the country road as a fun machine that has few opponents to fear. Trackdays on the racetrack are also an issue, especially since the engine is very sharp, the Brembo brakes are super-sporty and the suspension with the Öhlins damper is wonderfully precise. The handling is a stunner anyway, the Street Triple is still the lightest in its class. The standard quickshifter further consolidates the position of the top model.
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.