KTM 990 Super Duke 2005 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke 2005

KTM 990 Super Duke 2005

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

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Overview - KTM 990 Super Duke 2005 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke 2005

KTM 990 Super Duke 2005

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Super Duke 2005 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke 2005
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke62.4 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power132 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque100 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,550 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandShowa

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,438 mmWheelbase1,429 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height855 mmSeat Height815 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight184 kgDry Weight189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Super Duke 2005

KTM 990 Super Duke 2005

You can still enter corners precisely or turn the bike on. You can still correct every radius with ease and at will. The Superduke is still more fun than having fun in your lederhosen. And you can still take on anyone with it.

High-performance device

extreme potential - not fully achievable.

Geometry

suboptimal ride comfort

design of the instruments.

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Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Euphoria spread through the long bends. The Triple is a bit more expensive than some Nippon Nakeds with cheap chassis and you can feel it. It remains stable, you can open the throttle hard and you hit the line exactly.

More power

increased torque

reduced weight

agility

greatly improved geometry

precise and fast.

>100kg people might have space problems.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Super Duke vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Price KTM 990 Super Duke

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Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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