2024 YAMAHA MT-07 vs 2024 KTM DUKE 790 vs 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy

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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.

2024 YAMAHA MT-07
20.5 pts
Top on paper
2024 KTM DUKE 790
87 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
13 pts

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

2024 YAMAHA MT-07
55.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM DUKE 790
65 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
49.6 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 YAMAHA MT-07
47.9 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM DUKE 790
55.2 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
54.2 pts

Sporty riding

2024 YAMAHA MT-07
40 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM DUKE 790
74.7 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
38.8 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-07
78.9 pts
2024 KTM DUKE 790
49 pts
2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
57.2 pts

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
  • 2024 KTM DUKE 790 80 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy 85.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 190 kg (2024 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy).
  • Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-07) to 800 cc (2024 KTM DUKE 790).
Specification YAMAHA MT-07 KTM DUKE 790 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
Brand YAMAHA KTM YAMAHA
Model YAMAHA MT-07 KTM DUKE 790 Yamaha XSR700 Legacy
Engine size 700cc 800cc 700cc
Power 73.4hp 105hp 73.4hp
Torque 67nm. 87nm. 67nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 184kg 174kg 190kg
Front brake Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS Four-piston, 2 x radially mounted calipers 298 mm
Rear brake 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS Two-piston caliper brake disc 245 mm
Seat height (cm) 80.5cm 80cm 85.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17 Massis Supermaxx ST 120/70 ZR 17M/C(58W) Tubeless
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17 Massis Supermaxx ST 180/55 ZR 17M/C(73W) Tubeless
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension KYB 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel WP APEX 43 140 mm Telescopic fork
Rear suspension KYB Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 5.1-in travel WP APEX - Monoshock 150 mm (Link type suspension), Swingarm
Motorcycle type Naked Naked Naked
Top speed 220km/h 210km/h 220km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 14 L – 6 L/100km 14 L – 4.6 L/100km 14 L – 4.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $8199 $9499 $8916
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View KTM price list View YAMAHA price list
Extra features

-Full-Color Five-Inch TFT Display, Yamaha Y-Connect Smartphone Connectivity

 

ABS System
Bosch 9.1 MB ABS system. Cornering ABS and Supermoto ABS mode

Driving Modes
4 Different driving modes: Rain, Street, Sport and Track

TFT Display
TFT full color display with trip computer.

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YAMAHA MT-07 vs KTM DUKE 790 vs Yamaha XSR700 Legacy: which is better for you?

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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.