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

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

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

The KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021 are both naked bikes that offer impressive performance and advanced features.

Starting with the engine and drivetrain, the KTM 890 Duke is powered by a 2-cylinder inline engine that produces 115 HP and 92 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R features a 3-cylinder inline engine with a slightly higher power output of 118 HP but a lower torque of 77 Nm. Both bikes use fuel injection systems and have liquid cooling for optimal performance.

In terms of suspension, the KTM 890 Duke is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork from WP at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear, also from WP. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R features a similar setup with an upside-down telescopic fork from Showa at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock, also from Showa, at the rear. However, the Triumph offers more adjustability with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments on the rear shock absorber.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

When it comes to the chassis, the KTM 890 Duke features a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has an aluminum frame. Both frames are designed to provide optimal strength and rigidity for enhanced handling and stability. The KTM has a tubular frame design, while the Triumph utilizes a twin tube frame.

In terms of braking performance, both bikes are equipped with double disk brakes at the front with four-piston calipers. The KTM has a slightly smaller front brake diameter of 300 mm compared to the Triumph's 310 mm. However, both bikes utilize radial technology for improved braking performance. The Triumph also features monoblock calipers for added stopping power.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The KTM 890 Duke goes a step further with additional features such as cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, and anti-wheelie control. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R, on the other hand, offers a simpler electronics package with ABS, riding modes, and ride by wire.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have similar front and rear tire widths and diameters. The KTM 890 Duke has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1476 mm compared to the Triumph's 1405 mm. The seat height is also slightly different, with the KTM at 820 mm and the Triumph at 825 mm. Both bikes have a dry weight of around 168-169 kg, with the Triumph having a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the KTM's 14 liters.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

In terms of strengths, the KTM 890 Duke is praised for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and advanced electronics package. It is also noted that the standard version does not leave a desire for the R version on country roads. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R is praised for its wide usable rev range, active seating position, high stability, great gearbox with a shift assistant, and first-class chassis.

As for weaknesses, the KTM 890 Duke is mentioned to have the quickshifter available at an extra cost. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R is noted to have traction control that regulates early, a seat with little grip, and an outdated display.

Overall, both the KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021 offer impressive performance, advanced features, and excellent handling. The choice between the two will ultimately come down to personal preference and priorities in terms of specific features and characteristics.

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

KTM 890 Duke 2021
Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

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 degreeRake66.5 degree
TrailTrail99 mmTrail98.3 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 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)169 kgDry Weight (with ABS)168 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17.4 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise93 dBStationary noise98 dB

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 2021

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

The Street Triple R is well equipped for the occasional track day and delivers good performance. This is where the lively three-cylinder engine really comes into its own. But the agile Triumph is also great fun on country roads, as long as you keep it revved up. All in all, the clear price-performance winner of the Street Triple range.

Wide usable rev range

active seating position

high stability

great gearbox including shift assistant

first-class chassis.

Traction control regulates early

seat with little grip

display outdated

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 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021 is about 4% higher. Compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021 there are more KTM 890 Duke 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 22 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 139 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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