2024 KTM 890 Adventure R 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 KTM 890 Adventure R 88 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 KTM DUKE 790 80 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 8 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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 87 Nm (2024 KTM DUKE 790) up to 100 Nm (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
- Weight spans 174 kg (2024 KTM DUKE 790) to 200 kg (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
- Displacement spans 800 cc (2024 KTM DUKE 790) to 900 cc (2024 KTM 890 Adventure R).
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| Specification | KTM 890 Adventure R | KTM DUKE 790 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM 890 Adventure R | KTM DUKE 790 |
| Engine size | 900cc | 800cc |
| Power | 105hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 100nm. | 87nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 174kg |
| Front brake | 320 mm Disc | Four-piston, 2 x radially mounted calipers |
| Rear brake | 260 mm Disc | Two-piston caliper brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 88cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 21 | Massis Supermaxx ST |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 18 | Massis Supermaxx ST |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | WP APEX 43 140 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber | WP APEX - Monoshock 150 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Naked |
| Top speed | 215km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 4.4 L/100km | 14 L – 4.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $15799 | $9499 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | ABS System Driving Modes TFT Display |
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2024 KTM 890 Adventure R vs 2024 KTM DUKE 790: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R and 2024 KTM DUKE 790 are closely matched in peak power, while the 890 Adventure R has more displacement and torque, and the DUKE 790 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
890 Adventure R has a larger listed engine displacement (900 cc vs 800 cc).
Peak power
890 Adventure R and DUKE 790 have very similar peak power (105 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
890 Adventure R has a modest listed torque advantage (100 Nm vs 87 Nm).
Listed top speed
890 Adventure R and DUKE 790 have very similar listed top speeds (215 km/h vs 210 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 200 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 890 Adventure R is listed higher (88 cm) than DUKE 790 (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque, weight and seat height, while peak power and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 890 Adventure R vs KTM DUKE 790?
KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 215 km/h (134 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for KTM DUKE 790.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 890 Adventure R or KTM DUKE 790?
Both are rated at 105 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, KTM 890 Adventure R or KTM DUKE 790?
KTM DUKE 790 is lighter at 174 kg vs 200 kg for KTM 890 Adventure R.
Which is better, KTM 890 Adventure R 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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