KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
KTM 890 Duke 2021
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
Overview - KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 are both impressive motorcycles, each with its own set of strengths and weaknesses.
Starting with the KTM 890 Duke 2021, this naked bike boasts a rev-happy engine that delivers 115 HP and 92 Nm of torque. It features an in-line, liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 889cc. The bike is equipped with a chain transmission and an electric starter. The suspension system consists of a WP upside-down telescopic fork in the front with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 140mm. In the rear, it has a swing arm suspension with a monoshock and a travel of 150mm. The chassis is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame. The bike is equipped with double disk brakes in the front with a diameter of 300mm and four pistons. It also features advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a front tire width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1476mm, a seat height of 820mm, a dry weight of 169kg (with ABS), and a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters. The bike is equipped with connectivity, LED headlights, and a TFT display.
KTM 890 Duke 2021
On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is an enduro motorcycle with a V-type, liquid-cooled engine. It delivers a higher engine power of 125 HP and 109 Nm of torque. The engine has a displacement of 1050cc and is equipped with a chain transmission and an electric starter. The front suspension features a WP upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 185mm. The rear suspension consists of a swing arm with a monoshock and a travel of 190mm. The chassis is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame. The bike is equipped with double disk brakes in the front with a diameter of 320mm and four pistons. It also features advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. The KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has a front tire width of 110mm and a diameter of 19 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150mm and a diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1560mm, a seat height of 850mm, a dry weight of 205kg (with ABS), and a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters. The bike is equipped with an adjustable windscreen.
In terms of strengths, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 stands out for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and advanced electronics package. It also offers a satisfying riding experience on country roads without the need for the R version. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 impresses with its very powerful and cultivated engine that has a wide rev range. It also offers performance modes, the ability to switch off ABS, adjustable traction control, and agile and safe handling. Additionally, it features adjustable ergonomics, a height-adjustable windshield, low weight, and a comparatively low price.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
However, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 does have a weakness in that the quickshifter is available at an extra cost. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 has the drawback of its optics seeming outdated compared to the new 1290 Super Adventures. Additionally, its suspension fork is not adjustable.
In conclusion, both the KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 are impressive motorcycles with their own unique features and strengths. The KTM 890 Duke 2021 excels in terms of its engine performance, handling, and advanced electronics package. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 offers a powerful engine, adjustable ergonomics, and a lower price point.
Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke 2021 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
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.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2018
The KTM 1090 Adventure is a huge step away from its predecessor, the 1050 Adventure, towards its bigger sisters. The electronics package with adjustable riding modes, traction control and ABS remains at the already high level, but the engine now has 125 hp, around a third (!) more than the 1050. Almost more importantly, it can now rev freely to over 10,000 rpm and thus offers a more usable rev band. You will hardly find a more balanced bike in the class of still reasonably priced large touring enduros.
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Duke vs KTM 1090 Adventure
There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Duke 2021 and a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 is about 15% higher. A KTM 890 Duke 2021 experiences a loss of 350 GBP in one year and 1,040 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 1,010 GBP and 500 GBP for a KTM 1090 Adventure 2018. Compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2018 there are more KTM 890 Duke 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 22 compared to 7. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 101 days for a KTM 1090 Adventure. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke and 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure since model year 2017. 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 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1090 Adventure published on 12/10/2016.
