2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs 2024 KTM DUKE 790
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 86 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 KTM DUKE 790 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 6 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 80 hp (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) up to 105 hp (2024 KTM DUKE 790).
- Torque spans 70 Nm (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) up to 87 Nm (2024 KTM DUKE 790).
- Weight spans 174 kg (2024 KTM DUKE 790) to 204 kg (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660) to 800 cc (2024 KTM DUKE 790).
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| Specification | APRILIA Tuareg 660 | KTM DUKE 790 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | APRILIA | KTM |
| Model | APRILIA Tuareg 660 | KTM DUKE 790 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 800cc |
| Power | 80hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 70nm. | 87nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 204kg | 174kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm diameter floating double disc, Brembo floating calliper with double opposing pistons | Four-piston, 2 x radially mounted calipers |
| Rear brake | 260 mm diameter disc, Brembo single piston (Ø34 mm) calliper. Metal braided brake line | Two-piston caliper brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 86cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 2.15 X21 | Massis Supermaxx ST |
| Rear tyre | 4.25 X18 | Massis Supermaxx ST |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 43 mm upside-down Kayaba fork with counterspring. Wheel travel: 240 mm | WP APEX 43 140 mm |
| Rear suspension | Aluminium swingarm. Fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock. Wheel travel: 240 mm | WP APEX - Monoshock 150 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18 L – 4.5 L/100km | 14 L – 4.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12299 | $9499 |
| Brand price lists | View APRILIA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -APRC Suite that includes ATC (traction control), AEB (engine brake) AEM (engine maps), -ACC (cruise control) 4 Riding modes (2 set and 2 personalisable) |
ABS System Driving Modes TFT Display |
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2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs 2024 KTM DUKE 790: listed specifications
The 2024 APRILIA Tuareg 660 and 2024 KTM DUKE 790 differ on the listed specifications: the DUKE 790 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
DUKE 790 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
DUKE 790 has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 80 hp).
Torque
DUKE 790 has a clear listed torque advantage (87 Nm vs 70 Nm).
Listed top speed
DUKE 790 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (210 km/h vs 200 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
DUKE 790 is notably lighter on the listed weight (174 kg vs 204 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Tuareg 660 is listed higher (86 cm) than DUKE 790 (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of APRILIA Tuareg 660 vs KTM DUKE 790?
KTM DUKE 790 is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph) vs 200 km/h (124 mph) for APRILIA Tuareg 660.
Which has more horsepower, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or KTM DUKE 790?
KTM DUKE 790 has 105 hp compared with 80 hp on the APRILIA Tuareg 660.
Which is lighter, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or KTM DUKE 790?
KTM DUKE 790 is lighter at 174 kg vs 204 kg for APRILIA Tuareg 660.
Which is better, APRILIA Tuareg 660 or KTM DUKE 790?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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