KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

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Overview - KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

The KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, fuel systems, and cooling systems. However, there are several differences between the two models.

In terms of engine power, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 has 115 HP, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 has a slightly higher power of 118 HP. The KTM also has a higher torque of 92 Nm compared to the Triumph's 77 Nm. This means that the KTM may have slightly better acceleration and top speed capabilities.

Both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension, but the KTM uses WP suspension while the Triumph uses Showa suspension. The rear suspension on both bikes is a swing arm with a monoshock, but the KTM's rear shock absorber is adjustable for preload, while the Triumph's shock absorber is adjustable for compression, preload, and rebound. The KTM also has an aluminum rear suspension, while the Triumph's material is not specified.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front with four pistons. The KTM has a diameter of 300 mm, while the Triumph has a slightly larger diameter of 310 mm. The KTM also has radial technology for its front brakes, while the Triumph has radial and monoblock technology.

Both bikes have advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, and traction control. However, the KTM also offers additional features like cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, and anti-wheelie. The Triumph does not specify these additional features.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The KTM has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1476 mm compared to the Triumph's 1410 mm. The seat height is also slightly lower on the KTM at 820 mm compared to the Triumph's 825 mm. The KTM is slightly lighter with a dry weight of 169 kg compared to the Triumph's 166 kg. However, the Triumph has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 l compared to the KTM's 14 l.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

In terms of strengths, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is praised for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and comprehensive electronics package. It is also noted that the KTM does not leave riders desiring the R version on country roads. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 is praised for its powerful powertrain, decent torque, great sound, super brakes, comfortable ride, color TFT display, ability to switch off ABS, standard traction control, lightweight, and independent look.

As for weaknesses, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is mentioned to have a quickshifter at an extra cost. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 is noted to have a slightly rougher throttle response and a noticeable distance to the top model RS.

In conclusion, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017 have their own strengths and weaknesses. The KTM offers a rev-happy engine and a comprehensive electronics package, while the Triumph provides a powerful powertrain and a comfortable ride. Ultimately, the choice between the two models will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke 2021 compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

KTM 890 Duke 2021
Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore90.7 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke53.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power118 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque77 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque9,400 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio12.65
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement765 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel115 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandShowa
TravelTravel150 mmTravel134 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake66 degreeRake66.1 degree
TrailTrail99 mmTrail100 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, 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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,476 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)169 kgDry Weight (with ABS)166 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17.4 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

The predecessor 790 Duke already proved that KTM knows how to build a mid-range naked bike for the road. The new 890 carries the torch with a puffy chest and once again lives up to its scalpel nickname. Lively, it pulls the radii and gives off a certain nervousness that can be interpreted as a wild character. The equipment is almost complete - but only almost. Why do you have to pay extra for the quickshifter when it was standard on the predecessor? It is all the more annoying that the clutchless upshifting and downshifting functions as smoothly as butter and that one would not want to do without it.

Rev-happy engine

lively handling

buttery-smooth quickshifter

electronics package

does not arouse a desire for the R version on the country road.

Quickshifter at extra cost

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017

The golden mean of the three Street Triple Schwesetern S, R and RS inspires with balanced riding performance - not too comfortable but far enough away from the top model RS. The engine characteristics aim for a bulbous middle in the rev range and exude a lot of charisma - among other things because of the unique sound. In terms of handling, there is hardly anything better; the Street Triple is the lightest in its class. For smaller riders, there is a version with a low seat height, and for A2 licence holders, there is a variant with 95 hp that can easily be throttled down to 48 hp.

powerful powertrain

decent torque

great sound

super brakes

sufficiently comfortable

colour TFT display

ABS can be switched off

traction control standard

very light

independent look

Slightly rougher throttle response

noticeable distance to the top model RS

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 765 R

There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Duke 2021 and a Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2017. There are the same number of bikes of both models available on the 1000PS.de marketplace, specifically 22. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 86 days for a Triumph Street Triple 765 R. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke and 15 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 R since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 890 Duke was published on 1/19/2021 and now has more than 37,800 views. This compares to more than 58,400 views for the first review on Triumph Street Triple 765 R published on 1/10/2017.

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