2024 TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS vs 2024 KTM 990 Duke
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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 TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 KTM 990 Duke 82.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 123 hp (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 177 hp (2024 TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS).
- Torque spans 103 Nm (2024 KTM 990 Duke) up to 125 Nm (2024 TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS).
- Weights are very close.
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (2024 KTM 990 Duke) to 1100 cc (2024 TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS).
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| Specification | TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS | KTM 990 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TRIUMPH | KTM |
| Model | TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS | KTM 990 Duke |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 177hp | 123hp |
| Torque | 125nm. | 103nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 198kg | 198kg |
| Front brake | Twin 320mm floating discs. Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, OC-ABS, radial master cylinder with separate reservoir, span | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper with 300 mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc. Brembo twin piston caliper, OC-ABS. Rear master cylinder with separate reservoir. | 2 piston caliper, brake disc with 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone S22 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Ohlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 120 mm travel. | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with preload, rebound and compression damping, 120 mm rear wheel travel. | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 250km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.5 L – 7 L/100km | 15 L – 4.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18895 | $12500 |
| Brand price lists | View TRIUMPH price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Full-color 5" TFT instruments, 5 configurable riding modes (rain, road, sport, track, and rider) -Optimized Cornering ABS and switchable Optimized Cornering Traction Control (with IMU), Front Wheel Lift Control, Cruise Control -Triumph Shift Assist up and down quickshifter, Slip & assist clutch, Full keyless system, Lithium-ion battery -15000km/12 months service interval. |
-5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, traction control -Launch control, track mode. |
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2024 TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS vs 2024 KTM 990 Duke: listed specifications
The 2024 TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS and 2024 KTM 990 Duke are closely matched in weight, while the Speed Triple 1200 RS has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Speed Triple 1200 RS has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Speed Triple 1200 RS has a clear listed power advantage (177 hp vs 123 hp).
Torque
Speed Triple 1200 RS has a clear listed torque advantage (125 Nm vs 103 Nm).
Listed top speed
Speed Triple 1200 RS has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 250 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Speed Triple 1200 RS and 990 Duke have very similar listed weights (198 kg vs 198 kg). Speed Triple 1200 RS and 990 Duke have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed, while weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS vs KTM 990 Duke?
TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for KTM 990 Duke.
Which has more horsepower, TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS or KTM 990 Duke?
TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS has 177 hp compared with 123 hp on the KTM 990 Duke.
Which is lighter, TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS or KTM 990 Duke?
Both weigh 198 kg in our database.
Which is better, TRIUMPH Speed Triple 1200 RS or KTM 990 Duke?
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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