KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs. KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
KTM 790 Duke 2020
KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
The KTM 790 Duke 2020 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 are both impressive motorcycles with their own unique features and strengths.
Starting with the KTM 790 Duke 2020, it is a naked bike with a high-revving two-cylinder engine. It has a displacement of 799ccm and produces 105 horsepower. The engine is fuel-injected and has an electric starter. The bike features a chain transmission and a liquid cooling system. The chassis is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular frame. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork by WP with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 140mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock by WP, with a travel of 150mm. The bike has a double disk brake system with a diameter of 300mm at the front, and ABS and riding modes as advanced rider assistance systems. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1475mm and the seat height is 825mm. The dry weight of the bike with ABS is 169kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters. Additional equipment includes an adjustable windscreen.
KTM 790 Duke 2020
On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is an enduro motorcycle with a V-twin engine. It has a displacement of 1050ccm and produces 125 horsepower. The engine is fuel-injected and has an electric starter. Similar to the 790 Duke, it also has a chain transmission and a liquid cooling system. The chassis is made of chromium-molybdenum with a tubular frame. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork by WP with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 185mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock by WP, with a travel of 190mm. The bike has a double disk brake system with a diameter of 320mm at the front, and ABS and riding modes as advanced rider assistance systems. The front tire has a width of 110mm and a diameter of 19 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 150mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1560mm and the seat height is 850mm. The dry weight of the bike with ABS is 205kg and it has a fuel tank capacity of 23 liters. It also features an adjustable windscreen.
In terms of strengths, the KTM 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, including ABS, riding modes, and traction control. It features a TFT display and offers a good price/performance ratio.
On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 has a very powerful and cultivated engine with a wide rev range. It offers performance modes and the ABS can be switched off. The bike also has adjustable traction control and offers agile and safe handling. It features adjustable ergonomics and a height-adjustable windshield. Despite its power, it has a relatively low weight and a comparatively low price.
KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
However, the KTM 790 Duke 2020 has a weakness in that the suspension spring preload is adjustable at the rear only. On the other hand, the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 may have a weakness in terms of its optics, which may seem outdated compared to the newer 1290 Super Adventures. Additionally, the suspension fork on the 1090 Adventure is not adjustable.
In summary, both the KTM 790 Duke 2020 and the KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 are impressive motorcycles with their own strengths and weaknesses. The 790 Duke offers a high-revving two-cylinder engine and a great chassis set-up, while the 1090 Adventure offers a powerful engine and adjustable ergonomics. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and intended use.
Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2020 compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2017
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 1090 Adventure 2017
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 790 Duke vs KTM 1090 Adventure
There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2020 and a KTM 1090 Adventure 2017. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 is about 20% higher. Compared to KTM 1090 Adventure 2017 there are more KTM 790 Duke 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 25 compared to 8. It takes less time to sell a KTM 1090 Adventure with 77 days compared to 78 days for the KTM 790 Duke. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 7 reviews for the KTM 1090 Adventure since model year 2017. 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 32,200 views for the first review on KTM 1090 Adventure published on 12/10/2016.
