Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2020

In terms of engine and drive train, both the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 have in-line engines with fuel injection and liquid cooling. However, the Street Triple has a 3-cylinder engine with a displacement of 765cc and an engine power of 118 HP, while the Duke has a 2-cylinder engine with a displacement of 799cc and an engine power of 105 HP. The Street Triple has slightly more power and an additional cylinder, which may result in better performance.

Both bikes have similar front suspensions with upside-down telescopic forks, but the Street Triple uses Showa forks while the Duke uses WP forks. In terms of rear suspension, both bikes have swing arms with monoshocks, but the Street Triple's monoshock is adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound, while the Duke's monoshock is only adjustable for preload. The Street Triple also has a rear suspension made of aluminum, which may contribute to its lighter weight.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

In terms of brakes, both bikes have double disk front brakes with four pistons. The Street Triple's front brakes have a diameter of 310mm and use radial, monoblock technology, while the Duke's front brakes have a diameter of 300mm and use radial technology. Both bikes also have advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have front and rear tires with a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The Street Triple has a wheelbase of 1410mm, a seat height of 825mm, a dry weight of 166kg (with ABS), and a fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters. On the other hand, the Duke has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1475mm, the same seat height of 825mm, a slightly higher dry weight of 169kg (with ABS), and a smaller fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

In terms of strengths, the Street Triple is praised for its powerful powertrain, decent torque, great sound, super brakes, comfortable ride, colour TFT display, switchable ABS, standard traction control, light weight, and independent look. On the other hand, the Duke is praised for its high-revving two-cylinder engine, quickshifter as standard, great chassis set-up, playful handling, high-quality electronics package, TFT display, and good price/performance ratio.

KTM 790 Duke 2020

In terms of weaknesses, the Street Triple is noted for its slightly rougher throttle response and noticeable distance to the top model RS. On the other hand, the Duke's only weakness mentioned is that the suspension spring preload is adjustable at the rear only.

Overall, both the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Street Triple offers more power and adjustable suspension, while the Duke offers a high-revving engine and a good price/performance ratio. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.