KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
KTM 790 Duke 2018
Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
In terms of engine and drive train, both the KTM 790 Duke 2018 and the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 have inline engines with liquid cooling. However, the KTM 790 Duke has a slightly smaller displacement of 799cc compared to the Triumph Street Triple's 675cc. The KTM 790 Duke also has 2 cylinders, while the Triumph Street Triple has 3. In terms of power, the KTM 790 Duke has 105 HP, while the Triumph Street Triple has 106 HP.
Both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks for their front suspension, but they differ in the brand. The KTM 790 Duke has WP front suspension, while the Triumph Street Triple has Kayaba front suspension. For the rear suspension, both bikes have WP brand, but the Triumph Street Triple has the advantage of having compression and rebound adjustment.
In terms of chassis, the KTM 790 Duke has a tubular frame type, while the Triumph Street Triple has a twin tube frame type. Both bikes have four-piston radial front brakes, providing excellent stopping power.
KTM 790 Duke 2018
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths of 120mm and 180mm, respectively. They also have the same front and rear tire diameters of 17 inches. However, the KTM 790 Duke has a longer wheelbase of 1475mm compared to the Triumph Street Triple's 1410mm. The seat height of the KTM 790 Duke is slightly higher at 825mm compared to the Triumph Street Triple's 805mm. Additionally, the Triumph Street Triple has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the KTM 790 Duke's 14 liters.
In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 is praised for its lively and high-revving engine, providing powerful acceleration. It also has an optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding and an awesome sound even with the series muffler. The bike offers many electronic gimmicks and functions, including an extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier. Additionally, the KTM 790 Duke provides a comfortable seating position.
Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 is praised for its lighter weight, improved performance, and light-footed handling. It is also considered extremely practical in curves and offers a comfortable upright sitting position.
In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 790 Duke 2018 is criticized for its rough handling at low revs and being a bit difficult to handle in city traffic. Some riders also find the switches on the handlebars to be fiddly-looking. Additionally, there have been reports of oil leaks at the engine block on many 790 Dukes.
The Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012 has a weakness of not having included ABS, although it is not considered expensive to buy separately.
Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 790 Duke 2018
The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.
Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012
All it takes is the slightest impulse and the little Englishwoman turns exactly the way you want it to. This manoeuvrability is also unparalleled in the class of medium-sized naked bikes. A motorbike that can be moved in such a sporty manner would not deserve to be abused as a mile-eater and travel steamer.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 675 R
There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2018 and a Triumph Street Triple 675 R 2012. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 24. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 58 days compared to 73 days for a Triumph Street Triple 675 R. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 16 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 675 R since model year 2009. 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 13,000 views for the first review on Triumph Street Triple 675 R published on 20/07/2008.
