KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
KTM 890 Duke 2021
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Overview - KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
The KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 are both naked bikes that offer impressive performance and advanced features.
In terms of engine power, the Yamaha MT-09 SP takes the lead with 119 HP compared to the KTM 890 Duke's 115 HP. However, the torque output is similar, with the Yamaha offering 93 Nm and the KTM offering 92 Nm. Both bikes feature fuel injection systems and liquid cooling for optimal performance.
When it comes to suspension, the KTM 890 Duke is equipped with a WP upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a WP monoshock at the rear. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP features a Kayaba upside-down telescopic fork at the front and an Öhlins monoshock at the rear. The Yamaha also offers more suspension adjustment options, including compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.
KTM 890 Duke 2021
In terms of chassis, the KTM 890 Duke features a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Yamaha MT-09 SP boasts an aluminum frame with a twin tube design. Both bikes have double disk brakes at the front, but the Yamaha has slightly smaller diameter disks at 298 mm compared to the KTM's 300 mm.
When it comes to advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer ABS, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. The KTM 890 Duke also includes additional features such as launch control, anti-wheelie control, and multiple riding modes. The Yamaha MT-09 SP, on the other hand, adds quickshifter, cruise control, and anti-wheelie control to its list of advanced rider assistance systems.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The KTM 890 Duke has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1476 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 SP's 1430 mm. The seat height is also slightly lower on the KTM at 820 mm compared to the Yamaha's 825 mm. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
In terms of equipment, both bikes feature LED headlights and TFT displays. However, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has been criticized for having a poorly legible TFT display, while the KTM 890 Duke has received praise for its high-quality and intuitive display.
In summary, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 offers a rev-happy engine, lively handling, and a buttery-smooth quickshifter. Its electronics package is also impressive, although the quickshifter is an optional extra. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 boasts a lively, high-torque engine, extremely agile handling, top brakes, and a high-quality chassis. However, it has been criticized for its poorly legible TFT display and the control of its electronics could be more intuitive. Ultimately, both bikes offer pure driving pleasure and are sure to impress motorcycle enthusiasts.
Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
The fun bike MT-09 is at its best in the SP version! The extremely fun, lively three-cylinder engine feels like more than just 119 hp thanks to the abundance of torque. Add to that terrific, bike-like handling and phenomenal, finely controllable brakes. The upright, rear-facing riding position doesn't take away as much front-wheel feel in the MT-09 SP, as the high-quality chassis gives clean feedback from the road and rides every radius with stability. Unfortunately, as is typical for Yamaha, the clarity of the TFT display and the operating concept of the lush electronics leave a lot to be desired. The seat and pillion comfort could also be better. Otherwise, however, the MT-09 SP is the (almost) perfect bike for massive riding fun.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Duke vs Yamaha MT-09 SP
There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Duke 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 is about 21% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 there are more KTM 890 Duke 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 22 compared to 18. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 104 days for a Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke and 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP since model year 2018. The first review for the KTM 890 Duke was published on 19/01/2021 and now has more than 37,800 views. This compares to more than 49,000 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 SP published on 06/11/2017.
