KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

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Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

The KTM 790 Duke 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 are both powerful naked bikes with impressive specifications.

Starting with the engine, the KTM 790 Duke is equipped with a 2-cylinder, 799cc engine that delivers 105 horsepower. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS features a 3-cylinder, 765cc engine that produces 123 horsepower. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling for optimal performance.

In terms of suspension, the KTM 790 Duke is equipped with a WP upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with a monoshock at the rear. The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS, on the other hand, features a Showa upside-down telescopic fork at the front and a swing arm with an Öhlins monoshock at the rear. Both bikes have adjustable suspension settings, with the Triumph offering more adjustability with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

KTM 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

When it comes to the chassis, the KTM 790 Duke features a chromium-molybdenum frame, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has an aluminum frame. Both frames are designed to provide stability and agility during rides.

In terms of braking, both bikes are equipped with double disk brakes at the front, with the KTM having 300mm diameter disks and the Triumph having slightly larger 310mm diameter disks. Both bikes also have four-piston calipers and radial technology for improved braking performance. The Triumph stands out with its Brembo M50 brake system, known for its excellent stopping power.

Both the KTM 790 Duke and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS come with advanced rider assistance systems including ABS, riding modes, and traction control. The Triumph also offers additional features such as ride by wire and a quickshifter with blipper.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have 17-inch wheels with the same tire widths (120mm front and 180mm rear). The KTM has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1475mm compared to the Triumph's 1405mm. Both bikes have a seat height of 825mm. The KTM weighs 169kg (with ABS) while the Triumph weighs slightly less at 166kg (with ABS). The Triumph also has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters compared to the KTM's 14 liters.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

In terms of strengths, the KTM 790 Duke offers a high-revving two-cylinder engine, a quickshifter as standard, a great chassis set-up, playful handling, a high-quality electronics package, a TFT display, and a good price/performance ratio. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS boasts a fantastically lively engine, high-quality standard components, a quickshifter with 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 790 Duke has the drawback of only having rear suspension spring preload adjustment. Meanwhile, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS has a somewhat complicated menu navigation, a connectivity system that may have bugs, and adjustment screws on the fork that are poorly accessible.

In conclusion, both the KTM 790 Duke 2020 and the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 are impressive naked bikes with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The KTM offers a great balance of performance and affordability, while the Triumph delivers a more powerful engine and higher-quality components. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the rider's preferences and priorities.

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2020 compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore88 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke53.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 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
DisplacementDisplacement799 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
RakeRake66 degreeRake66.1 degree

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, 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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,475 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 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 790 Duke 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2020

A sporty naked bike that not only has enough power, but also playful handling and high-quality equipment - the KTM 790 Duke ticks all the boxes. If the looks don't bother you, it's hard to find anything the 790 can't do well, because in its hunting ground - the country road - it forms a wonderfully rounded package that doesn't really leave anything to be desired. Initial teething troubles have also been solved, which is why the KTM 790 Duke is still a real recommendation!

high-revving two-cylinder

quickshifter + as standard

great chassis set-up

playful handling

high-quality electronics package

TFT display

good price/performance ratio

Suspension spring preload adjustable at the rear only

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 790 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

There are a few key differences between a KTM 790 Duke 2020 and a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 is about 30% higher. Compared to Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020 there are more KTM 790 Duke 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 25 compared to 5. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 78 days compared to 91 days for a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke and 26 reviews for the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS since model year 2017. The first review for the KTM 790 Duke was published on 11/9/2016 and now has more than 160,600 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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