KTM 790 Duke 2020 vs. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
KTM 790 Duke 2020
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS 2020
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
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
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
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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!
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!
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.