Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2018
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
KTM 790 Duke 2018
Pregled - Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 vs KTM 790 Duke 2018
The Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 and the KTM 790 Duke 2018 are both naked bikes with similar technical specifications. However, there are some key differences between the two models.
In terms of engine power, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a more powerful engine with 115 HP compared to the KTM 790 Duke's 105 HP. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling.
The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a three-cylinder engine, while the KTM 790 Duke has a two-cylinder engine. This difference in cylinder configuration can result in different performance characteristics and sound.
Both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks for the front suspension, but the Yamaha MT-09 SP uses Kayaba suspension while the KTM 790 Duke uses WP suspension. The rear suspension on both bikes is a swing arm with a monoshock, but the Yamaha MT-09 SP has an Öhlins shock absorber with compression, preload, and rebound adjustments, while the KTM 790 Duke has a WP shock absorber with preload adjustment only.
Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
In terms of chassis, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has an aluminum frame with a twin tube design, while the KTM 790 Duke has a chromium-molybdenum frame with a tubular design.
Both bikes have double disk brakes on the front with similar diameters. The Yamaha MT-09 SP has a front tire width of 120 mm and a rear tire width of 180 mm, while the KTM 790 Duke has the same tire widths. Both bikes have a 17-inch front and rear tire diameter.
In terms of rider assistance systems, both bikes have ABS and traction control. The Yamaha MT-09 SP also has a shift assistant, which allows for quick and smooth upshifting. The KTM 790 Duke has additional rider assistance systems such as riding modes.
KTM 790 Duke 2018
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a slightly longer wheelbase at 1500 mm compared to the KTM 790 Duke's 1475 mm. The seat height of the Yamaha MT-09 SP is 820 mm, while the KTM 790 Duke has a slightly higher seat height at 825 mm. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.
In terms of equipment, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has LED headlights, while the KTM 790 Duke has an adjustable windscreen.
In terms of strengths, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has an incredibly powerful three-cylinder engine, good brakes, a sporty and comfortable seating position, ABS, traction control, and a shift assistant. The KTM 790 Duke has a lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration, an optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding, an awesome sound even with the series muffler, many electronic gimmicks and functions, an extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier, and a comfortable seating position.
In terms of weaknesses, the Yamaha MT-09 SP has a high saddle, a shift assistant only for upshifting, and instruments that do not stand out strongly from the basic version. The KTM 790 Duke has rough handling at low revs, can be difficult to handle in city traffic, sometimes has fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars, and may have an oil leak at the engine block on many 790 Dukes.
Tehnične specifikacije Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 v primerjavi z KTM 790 Duke 2018
Primerjava prednosti in slabosti
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Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018
The Yamaha MT-09 SP is the refinement of an already very good mid-range naked bike. With better suspension components from Öhlins and Kayaba, a nicer paint job and a justifiably higher price, the SP version is clearly the sportiest choice within the Yamaha MT-09 range. The brute power of the engine does not allow the MT-09 SP to be ridden comfortably, but that is not necessary on the "Special" - the fun is clearly in the foreground! The Yamaha MT-09 EVO with Wilbers suspension is now available as an interesting alternative, because it has no "war paint" and is very discreet. But unfortunately only for Switzerland...
KTM 790 Duke 2018
The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.
Primerjava povprečnih tržnih cen Yamaha MT-09 SP vs KTM 790 Duke
There are a few key differences between a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 and a KTM 790 Duke 2018. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 is about 22% higher. A Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 experiences a loss of 770 USD in one year and 1,440 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 580 USD and 900 USD for a KTM 790 Duke 2018. Compared to KTM 790 Duke 2018 there are less Yamaha MT-09 SP 2018 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 5 compared to 24. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 58 days compared to 72 days for the Yamaha MT-09 SP. Since model year 2018 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 SP and 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke since model year 2018. The first review for the Yamaha MT-09 SP was published on 11/6/2017 and now has more than 49,000 views. This compares to more than 160,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Duke published on 11/9/2016.
