KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs. Ducati Monster 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

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Overview - KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs Ducati Monster 2021

The KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Ducati Monster 2021 are both naked bikes with similar engine types, power, torque, fuel systems, cylinders, cooling systems, and displacements. They both feature upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension and swing arm with a monoshock for the rear suspension. The KTM 890 Duke has a front suspension from WP, while the Ducati Monster has a front suspension from Marzocchi. Both bikes have double disk brakes with four pistons at the front, but the Ducati Monster has larger diameter brakes at 320mm compared to the KTM 890 Duke's 300mm. The KTM 890 Duke has a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Ducati Monster has an aluminum frame. The KTM 890 Duke has a tubular frame type, while the Ducati Monster has a load-bearing engine frame type. Both bikes have advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie. They also have similar front and rear tire widths and diameters, wheelbase, seat height, dry weight (with ABS), and fuel tank capacity. In terms of equipment, both bikes have LED headlights and TFT displays. The Ducati Monster also has LED daytime running lights.

The KTM 890 Duke 2021 has a rev-happy engine and lively handling, making it a fun and agile bike to ride. It also has a buttery-smooth quickshifter and a comprehensive electronics package. The bike's performance is impressive and does not leave riders desiring the more powerful R version, especially on country roads.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

On the other hand, the Ducati Monster 2021 boasts a powerful V2 engine that delivers lots of power from low revs. It also has a comprehensive electronics package and a quickshifter as standard. The bike offers neutral handling, striking a great balance between riding fun and practicality.

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

One weakness of the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is that the quickshifter is an additional cost, which may be seen as a downside for some buyers. In comparison, the Ducati Monster 2021's chassis could benefit from a little more finesse, especially considering its price range.

In summary, both the KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Ducati Monster 2021 are impressive naked bikes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The KTM 890 Duke offers a rev-happy engine and lively handling, while the Ducati Monster provides a powerful V2 engine and a great combination of riding fun and practicality. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on individual preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke 2021 compared to Ducati Monster 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021
Ducati Monster 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore90.7 mmBore94 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio13.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore46 mmThrottle Bore53 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandMarzocchi
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
TravelTravel150 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeLoad-bearing engine
RakeRake66 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail99 mmTrail93 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble 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 SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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 mmWheelbase1,474 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height820 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)169 kgDry Weight (with ABS)166 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentConnectivity, LED-Headlights, TFT displayEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

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

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati has done a good job with the Monster. On paper, you quickly realise that Ducati was able to save a few costs on the equipment. But in the saddle, riding pleasure dominates. Pure joie de vivre spreads out when the agile machine waggles heart-warmingly through the radii. The charismatic V2 rolls casually and perfectly out of the bends.

Powerful V2 engine

lots of power from low revs

comprehensive electronics package

quickshifter as standard

neutral handling

great combination of riding fun and practicality.

Chassis could do with a little more finesse in this price range.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Duke vs Ducati Monster

There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Duke 2021 and a Ducati Monster 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati Monster 2021 is about 11% higher. Compared to Ducati Monster 2021 there are more KTM 890 Duke 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 22 compared to 4. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 128 days for a Ducati Monster. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke and 13 reviews for the Ducati Monster since model year 2021. 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 90,700 views for the first review on Ducati Monster published on 12/2/2020.

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