KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2021
KTM 790 Duke 2020
KTM 890 Duke R 2021
Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs KTM 890 Duke R 2021
The KTM 790 Duke 2020 and the KTM 890 Duke R 2021 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. They both have inline engines with 2 cylinders and liquid cooling. The 790 Duke has a displacement of 799ccm and produces 105 HP, while the 890 Duke R has a displacement of 890ccm and produces 121 HP, making it more powerful.
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 branded by WP and offer preload adjustment. The chassis of both bikes is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame.
When it comes to braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with a diameter of 300mm for the 790 Duke and 320mm for the 890 Duke R. The front brakes have four pistons and use radial technology.
KTM 790 Duke 2020
Both bikes come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. They also have similar dimensions and weights, with a front tire width of 120mm, rear tire width of 180mm, and a wheelbase of around 1475mm for the 790 Duke and 1482mm for the 890 Duke R. The seat height is slightly higher on the 890 Duke R at 834mm compared to 825mm on the 790 Duke. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
In terms of strengths, the 790 Duke 2020 offers a high-revving two-cylinder engine and comes with a quickshifter as standard. It has a great chassis set-up and offers playful handling. The bike also has a high-quality electronics package with a TFT display. Additionally, the 790 Duke offers a good price/performance ratio.
KTM 890 Duke R 2021
On the other hand, the 890 Duke R 2021 has a high-revving and sporty engine, along with an excellent quickshifter. It also has a great electronics package and impressive brakes. The bike has a good chassis and offers driving-friendly handling, with the low weight being noticeable.
As for weaknesses, the 790 Duke 2020 only has the suspension spring preload adjustable at the rear, while the 890 Duke R 2021 has cheap buttons and switches, such as the indicator switch. Additionally, the 890 Duke R has slightly nervous geometry.
In conclusion, the KTM 890 Duke R 2021 offers improvements over the KTM 790 Duke 2020 in terms of engine power, brakes, and overall handling. However, the 790 Duke still offers a great package with its high-revving engine, quickshifter, and quality electronics at a more affordable price.
Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2020 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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!
KTM 890 Duke R 2021
The KTM 890 Duke R scores with simple ingredients. Take a low weight, a modern engine with driving aids, and finally, high-quality brakes and a good chassis. The result is predictable! The Duke is an attractive machine that is a joy to ride. The low weight can be felt in every situation. A cool bike!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs KTM 890 Duke R
There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2020 and a KTM 890 Duke R 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke R 2021 is about 31% higher. Compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2021 there are more KTM 790 Duke 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 25 compared to 14. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 78 days compared to 99 days for a KTM 890 Duke R. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 15 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke R since model year 2020. 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 126,600 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke R published on 05/11/2019.
