CF MOTO 800NK 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.

CF MOTO 800NK
28 pts
Top on paper
2024 KTM 990 Duke
72 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

Best fit here
CF MOTO 800NK
65.8 pts
2024 KTM 990 Duke
48.7 pts

Touring / long rides

CF MOTO 800NK
37.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 990 Duke
71.9 pts

Sporty riding

CF MOTO 800NK
38.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 990 Duke
74.7 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
CF MOTO 800NK
90.1 pts
2024 KTM 990 Duke
16.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • CF MOTO 800NK 80 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 KTM 990 Duke 82.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 100.8 hp (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 123 hp (2024 KTM 990 Duke).
  • Torque spans 81 Nm (CF MOTO 800NK) up to 103 Nm (2024 KTM 990 Duke).
  • Weight spans 189 kg (CF MOTO 800NK) to 198 kg (2024 KTM 990 Duke).
  • Displacement spans 800 cc (CF MOTO 800NK) to 1000 cc (2024 KTM 990 Duke).
Specification CF MOTO 800NK KTM 990 Duke
Brand CF MOTO KTM
Model CF MOTO 800NK KTM 990 Duke
Engine size 800cc 1000cc
Power 100.8hp 123hp
Torque 81nm. 103nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 189kg 198kg
Front brake Dual 320mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper with 300 mm discs
Rear brake 260mm disc with ABS (J. JUAN Calipers) 2 piston caliper, brake disc with 240mm disc
Seat height (cm) 80cm 82.5cm
Front tyre 120/70 R17 MAXXIS 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone S22
Rear tyre 180/55 R17 MAXXIS 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone S22
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension KYB Fully adjustable inverted fork shocks WP APEX 43
Rear suspension KYB Fully adjustable mono-shock WP APEX - Monoshock
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 260km/h 250km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 15 L – 6 L/100km 15 L – 4.7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $8499 $12500
Brand price lists View CF MOTO price list View KTM price list
Extra features

(In collaboration with KTM, using the Duke 790 engine block)

-8-inch TFT screen

-Voice command feature, smart key, slipper clutch

-Traction control, power modes, riding modes, cornering ABS

-T-Box, navigation feature, Bluetooth connectivity

-5 inch TFT display and connection, 5 different ride modes, traction control

-Launch control, track mode.

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2023 CF MOTO 800NK vs 2024 KTM 990 Duke: listed specifications

The 2023 CF MOTO 800NK and 2024 KTM 990 Duke differ on the listed specifications: the 800NK has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the 990 Duke has more displacement, peak power and torque.

Engine displacement

990 Duke has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 800 cc).

Peak power

990 Duke has a clear listed power advantage (123 hp vs 100.8 hp).

Torque

990 Duke has a clear listed torque advantage (103 Nm vs 81 Nm).

Listed top speed

800NK 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

800NK has a modest listed weight advantage (189 kg vs 198 kg). 800NK has a lower listed seat height (80 cm vs 82.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of CF MOTO 800NK vs KTM 990 Duke?

CF MOTO 800NK is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for KTM 990 Duke.

Which has more horsepower, CF MOTO 800NK or KTM 990 Duke?

KTM 990 Duke has 123 hp compared with 101 hp on the CF MOTO 800NK.

Which is lighter, CF MOTO 800NK or KTM 990 Duke?

CF MOTO 800NK is lighter at 189 kg vs 198 kg for KTM 990 Duke.

Which is better, CF MOTO 800NK 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.