KTM 890 Duke R 2020 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

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Overview - KTM 890 Duke R 2020 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

The KTM 890 Duke R 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 are both powerful naked bikes with impressive specifications.

Starting with the engines, the KTM 890 Duke R is equipped with a 2-cylinder in-line engine that produces 121 horsepower, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS features a 3-cylinder in-line engine with 123 horsepower. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, the KTM 890 Duke R comes with a WP upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a WP monoshock at the rear. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS features a Showa upside-down telescopic fork at the front and an Öhlins monoshock at the rear. The Triumph also offers more adjustability with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments. Both bikes have swing arm suspensions made of aluminum.

When it comes to the chassis, the KTM 890 Duke R has a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design.

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

In terms of braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front, but the KTM has larger 320mm diameter disks compared to the Triumph's 310mm diameter disks. Both bikes have four-piston calipers and use radial technology for improved braking performance. The Triumph also boasts the Brembo M50 brake system, known for its excellent performance.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer ABS, riding modes, and traction control. However, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS goes a step further and includes ride by wire and a quickshifter with a blipper as standard.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have 17-inch wheels with a front tire width of 120mm and a rear tire width of 180mm. The KTM has a wheelbase of 1482mm, while the Triumph has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1405mm. The seat height of the KTM is 834mm, while the Triumph has a slightly lower seat height of 825mm. Both bikes have a dry weight of 166kg, including ABS.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Finally, the fuel tank capacity differs between the two bikes, with the KTM 890 Duke R having a 14-liter capacity and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS having a larger 17.4-liter capacity.

In terms of strengths, the KTM 890 Duke R offers a great electronics package, high-quality brakes, an extensively adjustable chassis, a high-revving engine, and playful handling. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS boasts a fantastically lively engine, high-quality standard features, a quickshifter with a blipper as standard, a roaring sound, an excellent Brembo M50 brake system, ABS and traction control as standard, a sporty look, and a low weight.

As for weaknesses, the KTM 890 Duke R has slightly nervous tendencies and requires a loose sitting position. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a somewhat complicated menu navigation, a bugged connectivity system, and poorly accessible adjustment screws on the fork.

Overall, both the KTM 890 Duke R 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 are impressive naked bikes with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately comes down to personal preference and riding style when choosing between the two.

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke R 2020 compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2020
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore90.7 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke53.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power121 HPEngine power123 HP
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
DisplacementDisplacement890 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
BrandBrandWPBrandÖhlins
TravelTravel150 mmTravel131 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake65.7 degreeRake66.1 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 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, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, 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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,482 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height834 mmSeat Height825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)166 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 R 2020

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

The KTM 890 Duke R appears playful, handy but with high-quality equipment. The engine and weight are reminiscent of much smaller motorbikes. The power unit revs up lively and hangs directly on the throttle. The bike turns easily and rides light-footed. Braking and the electronics package, however, are in the big league. Therefore, the 890 Duke is a fast and cool bike for country roads and racetracks.

Great electronics package

High-quality brakes

Extensively adjustable chassis

High-revving engine

Playful handling

Slightly nervous tendencies - loose sitting position necessary

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

As before, the RS top model is indeed the most desirable of the Street Triples. In addition to the usual playful handling, the super-direct Brembo brakes and the lively character of the three-cylinder engine, there is now a more bulbous mid-range, upgraded electronics as well as a Brembo M50 brake and the once again sharpened appearance. Thanks to the very sporty Pirelli Supercorsa SP V3 tyres, trackdays are indeed a serious issue, and the now standard shift assistant with blipper function greatly increases the incentive to switch to the new model. A wonderful fun machine for both country road and track!

Fantastically lively engine

high quality standard

quickshifter with blipper as standard

roaring sound

excellent Brembo M50 brake system

ABS and traction control as standard

sporty look

low weight.

somewhat complicated menu navigation

connectivity system bugged

adjustment screws on the fork poorly accessible

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

There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Duke R 2020 and a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke R 2020 is about 5% higher. Compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 there are more KTM 890 Duke R 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 18 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke R with 76 days compared to 91 days for a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Since model year 2020 1000PS.de editors have written 15 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke R and 26 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 890 Duke R was published on 11/5/2019 and now has more than 126,600 views. This compares to more than 58,400 views for the first review on Triumph Street Triple 765 RS published on 1/10/2017.

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