Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

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Overview - Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 vs KTM 790 Duke 2020

When comparing the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020, several differences and similarities can be observed.

In terms of engine and drive train, both bikes have an in-line engine with fuel injection and liquid cooling. However, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a three-cylinder engine with a displacement of 765cc, producing 123 horsepower. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke features a two-cylinder engine with a displacement of 799cc, generating 105 horsepower. This makes the Triumph Street Triple more powerful in terms of engine performance.

Regarding suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension in the rear. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is equipped with Showa front suspension and an Öhlins rear shock absorber, which can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. In contrast, the KTM 790 Duke features WP suspension both in the front and rear, with only preload adjustment available for the rear shock absorber. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS offers more suspension adjustment options, allowing for a more personalized riding experience.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

In terms of chassis, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the KTM 790 Duke features a chromium-molybdenum tubular frame. Both frames provide stability and durability, but the choice between aluminum and chromium-molybdenum depends on personal preference.

When it comes to brakes, both bikes have double disk brakes in the front with a diameter of 310mm for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and 300mm for the KTM 790 Duke. Both bikes also have four-piston calipers and radial technology for enhanced braking performance. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has the additional advantage of having monoblock calipers, which provide even more stopping power.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes are equipped with ABS, riding modes, and traction control. Additionally, both bikes have a quickshifter, allowing for smooth and seamless gear changes. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS also features ride by wire technology, which enhances throttle response and control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire width and diameter. However, the KTM 790 Duke has a longer wheelbase of 1475mm compared to the 1410mm of the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Both bikes have the same seat height of 825mm. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a dry weight of 166kg with ABS, while the KTM 790 Duke weighs slightly more at 169kg with ABS. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the 14 liters of the KTM 790 Duke.

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

In terms of strengths, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS stands out with its wonderfully sporty engine, quickshifter as standard, throaty sound, excellent braking system, ABS and traction control that can be switched off, cool looks, and low weight. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke offers a high-revving two-cylinder engine, quickshifter + as standard, great chassis set-up, playful handling, high-quality electronics package, TFT display, and a good price/performance ratio.

However, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a weakness in its complicated menu navigation, while the KTM 790 Duke has a limitation in that the suspension spring preload is adjustable at the rear only.

In conclusion, both the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS offers a more powerful engine and more suspension adjustment options, while the KTM 790 Duke provides a high-quality electronics package and a good price/performance ratio. Ultimately, the choice between the two bikes depends on individual preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017
KTM 790 Duke 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke53.4 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power123 HPEngine power105 HP
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders3Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement765 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel115 mmTravel140 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandWP
TravelTravel131 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66.1 degreeRake66 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

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

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)166 kgDry Weight (with ABS)169 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.4 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017

The top model among the Street Triples fully deserves the designation. Sportier in all respects than the R version, the RS presents itself on the country road as a fun machine that has few opponents to fear. Trackdays on the racetrack are also an issue, especially since the engine is very sharp, the Brembo brakes are super-sporty and the suspension with the Öhlins damper is wonderfully precise. The handling is a stunner anyway, the Street Triple is still the lightest in its class. The standard quickshifter further consolidates the position of the top model.

wonderfully sporty engine

quickshifter as standard

throaty sound

excellent braking system

ABS and traction control as standard and can be switched off

cool looks

low weight

complicated menu navigation

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 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs KTM 790 Duke

There are a few key differences between a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 and a KTM 790 Duke 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 is about 6% higher. A Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 experiences a loss of 20 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 Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2017 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 25. It takes less time to sell a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS with 67 days compared to 78 days for a KTM 790 Duke. Since model year 2017 1000PS.de editors have written 26 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke since model year 2018. The first review for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS was published on 10/01/2017 and now has more than 58,400 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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