2024 YAMAHA MT-07 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 YAMAHA MT-07 80.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 KTM DUKE 790 80 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 73.4 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) up to 105 hp (2024 KTM DUKE 790).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) up to 87 Nm (2024 KTM DUKE 790).
- Weight spans 174 kg (2024 KTM DUKE 790) to 184 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-07).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 800 cc (2024 KTM DUKE 790).
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-07 | KTM DUKE 790 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KTM |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-07 | KTM DUKE 790 |
| Engine size | 700cc | 800cc |
| Power | 73.4hp | 105hp |
| Torque | 67nm. | 87nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 184kg | 174kg |
| Front brake | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS | Four-piston, 2 x radially mounted calipers |
| Rear brake | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS | Two-piston caliper brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | Massis Supermaxx ST |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 | Massis Supermaxx ST |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel | WP APEX 43 140 mm |
| Rear suspension | KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel | WP APEX - Monoshock 150 mm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 6 L/100km | 14 L – 4.6 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8199 | $9499 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity
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ABS System Driving Modes TFT Display |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-07 vs 2024 KTM DUKE 790: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-07 and 2024 KTM DUKE 790 differ on the listed specifications: the MT-07 has the higher listed top speed, and the DUKE 790 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
DUKE 790 has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
DUKE 790 has a clear listed power advantage (105 hp vs 73.4 hp).
Torque
DUKE 790 has a clear listed torque advantage (87 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-07 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
DUKE 790 has a modest listed weight advantage (174 kg vs 184 kg). MT-07 and DUKE 790 have very similar seat heights (80.5 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-07 vs KTM DUKE 790?
YAMAHA MT-07 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for KTM DUKE 790.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-07 or KTM DUKE 790?
KTM DUKE 790 has 105 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA MT-07.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-07 or KTM DUKE 790?
KTM DUKE 790 is lighter at 174 kg vs 184 kg for YAMAHA MT-07.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-07 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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