KTM 790 Duke 2023 vs. KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 790 Duke 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2023

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

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Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2023 vs KTM 890 Duke 2021

When comparing the KTM 790 Duke 2023 and the KTM 890 Duke 2021, it is important to consider their technical specifications and strengths and weaknesses.

In terms of engine and drive train, both bikes have an in-line engine with two cylinders and liquid cooling. However, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a more powerful engine with 115 HP compared to the 95 HP of the KTM 790 Duke 2023. The torque is also higher in the 890 Duke, with 92 Nm compared to 87 Nm in the 790 Duke. Both bikes have fuel injection systems.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The suspension components are from WP for both models. However, the KTM 790 Duke 2023 does not have adjustable suspension, which could be a drawback for some riders.

Both bikes have a chromium-molybdenum frame and tubular frame type. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 300 mm and four pistons. The technology used is radial for both models.

KTM 790 Duke 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2023

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes have ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. However, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has additional features such as launch control and anti-wheelie, which the KTM 790 Duke 2023 does not have.

When it comes to dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The wheelbase is slightly longer in the KTM 890 Duke 2021, measuring 1476 mm compared to 1475 mm in the KTM 790 Duke 2023. The seat height is also slightly lower in the 890 Duke, measuring 820 mm compared to 825 mm in the 790 Duke. Both bikes have a dry weight of 169 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

In terms of equipment, both bikes have connectivity, LED headlights, and a TFT display.

The KTM 790 Duke 2023 has several strengths, including a strong engine that is superior to other bikes in its price range, a pleasant running culture from the engine, high-quality electronics, good ergonomics for tall riders, a cheeky sound, and a taut chassis for sporty riding.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has strengths such as a rev-happy engine, lively handling, a buttery-smooth quickshifter, and a comprehensive electronics package. It also does not leave riders desiring the R version on the country road.

In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 790 Duke 2023 has a suspension that is not adjustable, mediocre brakes, and a relatively high price compared to other bikes in its class.

The KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a weakness in that the quickshifter is available at an extra cost.

Overall, both bikes have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice between them will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2023 compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 790 Duke 2023
KTM 890 Duke 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore88 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power115 HP
TorqueTorque87 NmTorque92 Nm
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 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel150 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66 degreeRake66 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,475 mmWheelbase1,476 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height820 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)169 kgDry Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Duke 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2023

The KTM scores with a terrific engine and a high-quality electronics package. The look divides the motorbike community. Not all motorcyclists like the front. In direct comparison with other bikes in the class, however, the price no longer seems as attractive as it used to!

Strong engine

Sporty engine that is superior to other bikes in this price range

Pleasant running culture from the engine

High-quality electronics

Good ergonomics for tall riders

Cheeky sound

Taut chassis for sporty riding.

Suspension not adjustable

Mediocre brakes

Relatively high price compared to other bikes in this class.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

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.

Rev-happy engine

lively handling

buttery-smooth quickshifter

electronics package

does not arouse a desire for the R version on the country road.

Quickshifter at extra cost

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs KTM 890 Duke

There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2023 and a KTM 890 Duke 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke 2021 is about 10% higher. Compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021 there are more KTM 790 Duke 2023 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 82 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 63 days compared to 78 days for a KTM 890 Duke. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke since model year 2021. The first review for the KTM 790 Duke was published on 09/11/2016 and now has more than 160,600 views. This compares to more than 37,800 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke published on 19/01/2021.

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