Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2020
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
KTM 790 Duke 2020
Overview - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 vs KTM 790 Duke 2020
In terms of engine and drive train, both the Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 and the KTM 790 Duke 2020 have inline engines with fuel injection and liquid cooling. However, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a larger engine displacement of 889cc compared to the KTM 790 Duke's 799cc. The Yamaha MT-09 SP also has more engine power with 119 HP, while the KTM 790 Duke has 105 HP.
In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks in the front and swing arm suspension in the rear. The Yamaha MT-09 SP has Kayaba front suspension and an Öhlins rear shock absorber with adjustable compression, preload, and rebound. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke has WP front suspension and a WP rear shock absorber with adjustable preload.
In terms of chassis, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the KTM 790 Duke has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
Both bikes have double disk brakes in the front with similar diameters (298mm for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 300mm for the KTM 790 Duke).
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes have ABS and traction control. The Yamaha MT-09 SP also has cornering ABS, ride by wire, a quickshifter, cruise control, and anti-wheelie control. The KTM 790 Duke has riding modes in addition to ABS and traction control.
In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters (120mm and 17 inches respectively). The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1430mm compared to the KTM 790 Duke's 1475mm. Both bikes have a seat height of 825mm and a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
KTM 790 Duke 2020
In terms of equipment, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has LED headlights and a TFT display. The KTM 790 Duke has an adjustable windscreen in addition to its TFT display.
In terms of strengths, the Yamaha MT-09 SP is praised for its lively and high-torque engine, extremely agile handling, top brakes, high-quality chassis, and pure driving pleasure. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke is praised for its high-revving two-cylinder engine, quickshifter as standard, great chassis set-up, playful handling, high-quality electronics package, TFT display, and good price/performance ratio.
In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha MT-09 SP is criticized for its poorly legible TFT display, rather hard seat, and the control of electronics could be more intuitive. The KTM 790 Duke's only weakness mentioned is that the suspension spring preload is adjustable at the rear only.
Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022
The fun bike MT-09 is at its best in the SP version! The extremely fun, lively three-cylinder engine feels like more than just 119 hp thanks to the abundance of torque. Add to that terrific, bike-like handling and phenomenal, finely controllable brakes. The upright, rear-facing riding position doesn't take away as much front-wheel feel in the MT-09 SP, as the high-quality chassis gives clean feedback from the road and rides every radius with stability. Unfortunately, as is typical for Yamaha, the clarity of the TFT display and the operating concept of the lush electronics leave a lot to be desired. The seat and pillion comfort could also be better. Otherwise, however, the MT-09 SP is the (almost) perfect bike for massive riding fun.
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!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-09 SP vs KTM 790 Duke
There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 and a KTM 790 Duke 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 is about 45% higher. Compared to KTM 790 Duke 2020 there are less Yamaha MT-09 SP 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 18 compared to 25. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 78 days compared to 104 days for the Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke since model year 2018. The first review for the Yamaha MT-09 SP was published on 11/6/2017 and now has more than 49,000 views. This compares to more than 160,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Duke published on 11/9/2016.
