KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

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Overview - KTM 790 Adventure 2020 vs KTM 790 Duke 2020

The KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 are both powerful motorcycles with similar technical specifications. However, they are designed for different purposes and have distinct strengths and weaknesses.

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

Starting with the KTM 790 Adventure 2020, it is an enduro motorcycle that excels in off-road capabilities. It is equipped with a 95 HP engine, which provides a good balance between power and fuel efficiency. The engine is known for its manners and character, offering a thrilling riding experience. The bike's chassis stability is remarkably high, ensuring a smooth and controlled ride even on challenging terrains. The brakes on the KTM 790 Adventure are without reproach, providing excellent stopping power. Additionally, the bike has a low average consumption, making it an economical choice for long rides. However, the KTM 790 Adventure does have a few weaknesses. The surcharge policy for additional features can be unattractive, and the original seat may not be optimally shaped for some riders.

On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 is a naked bike that focuses on performance and agility. It is powered by a 105 HP engine, which delivers high-revving performance. The bike comes with a quickshifter as standard, allowing for seamless gear shifts. The chassis set-up of the KTM 790 Duke is great, providing a balanced and responsive handling experience. The bike's electronics package is of high quality, offering advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The TFT display adds a modern touch to the bike's design and provides clear and detailed information to the rider. Additionally, the KTM 790 Duke offers a good price/performance ratio, making it an attractive option for riders looking for a high-performance naked bike. However, one weakness of the KTM 790 Duke is that the suspension spring preload is adjustable at the rear only.

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

In conclusion, the KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 are both impressive motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The KTM 790 Adventure excels in off-road capabilities and offers a stable and powerful ride, while the KTM 790 Duke focuses on performance and agility with its high-revving engine and responsive chassis. Ultimately, the choice between the two models depends on the rider's preferences and intended use of the motorcycle.

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Adventure 2020 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020
KTM 790 Duke 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore88 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power105 HP
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel200 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel200 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64.1 degreeRake66 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,509 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)189 kgDry Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

KTM 790 Adventure 2020

In my eyes, the KTM is the sportiest of all mid-range touring enduros. If you are looking for a touring machine that is brutally nippy on road and off-road, you will find it here. At the same time, however, the chassis and engine offer sufficient comfort and good manners to keep the rider from going mad even on longer liaison stages.

Engine with manners AND character

Enormously high chassis stability

Brakes without reproach

Tremendous off-road capabilities

Low average consumption.

Unattractive surcharge policy

original seat not optimally shaped

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

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!

high-revving two-cylinder

quickshifter + as standard

great chassis set-up

playful handling

high-quality electronics package

TFT display

good price/performance ratio

Suspension spring preload adjustable at the rear only

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Adventure vs KTM 790 Duke

There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Adventure 2020 and a KTM 790 Duke 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 790 Adventure 2020 is about 13% higher. A KTM 790 Adventure 2020 experiences a loss of 720 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 120 GBP for a KTM 790 Duke 2020. Compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020 there are less KTM 790 Adventure 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 18 compared to 25. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 78 days compared to 101 days for the KTM 790 Adventure. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 20 reviews for the KTM 790 Adventure and 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke since model year 2018. The first review for the KTM 790 Adventure was published on 06/10/2018 and now has more than 53,600 views. This compares to more than 160,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Duke published on 09/11/2016.

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