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 with inline engines. The KTM 890 Duke has a 115 HP engine with a torque of 92 Nm, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has a slightly more powerful 118 HP engine with a torque of 77 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, the KTM 890 Duke features a WP telescopic fork at the front and a swingarm with a WP monoshock at the rear. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R, on the other hand, has a Showa telescopic fork at the front and a Showa monoshock at the rear. Both bikes have adjustable suspension, with the Triumph offering compression, preload, and rebound adjustments.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

The chassis of the KTM 890 Duke is made of chromium-molybdenum, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has an aluminum frame. Both bikes have tubular frames. The KTM 890 Duke has dual disc brakes with a diameter of 300 mm and four-piston calipers at the front, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has slightly larger dual disc brakes with a diameter of 310 mm and four-piston radial monobloc calipers at the front.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both bikes offer ABS, riding modes, traction control, and ride-by-wire throttle. The KTM 890 Duke also features ABS for curves, launch control, and anti-wheelie control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 180 mm, with a 17-inch diameter for both. The KTM 890 Duke has a wheelbase of 1476 mm and a seat height of 820 mm, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has a slightly shorter wheelbase of 1405 mm and a slightly higher seat height of 825 mm. The KTM 890 Duke weighs 169 kg (dry with ABS), while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R weighs 168 kg (dry with ABS). The fuel tank capacity of the KTM 890 Duke is 14 liters, while the Triumph Street Triple 765 R has a larger fuel tank capacity of 17.4 liters.

Triumph Street Triple 765 R 2021

In terms of strengths, the KTM 890 Duke is praised for its quick acceleration, lively maneuverability, smooth gearbox, and advanced electronic package. It is also noted that the non-R version is sufficient for rural roads. On the other hand, the Triumph Street Triple 765 R is praised for its wide range of usable revs, active riding position, high stability, excellent gearbox with a quickshifter, and first-class chassis.

In terms of weaknesses, the KTM 890 Duke is criticized for its quickshifter being an additional cost. The Triumph Street Triple 765 R, on the other hand, is criticized for its early regulation of traction control, a seat with little grip, and an outdated screen.