DUCATI Street Fighter V2 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.

Top on paper
DUCATI Street Fighter V2
63 pts
2024 KTM 990 Duke
37 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

DUCATI Street Fighter V2
28 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 990 Duke
86.6 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI Street Fighter V2
71.9 pts
2024 KTM 990 Duke
37.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
DUCATI Street Fighter V2
80 pts
2024 KTM 990 Duke
33.5 pts

New rider friendly

DUCATI Street Fighter V2
26.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 KTM 990 Duke
79.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • DUCATI Street Fighter V2 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 KTM 990 Duke 82.5 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2 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 153 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
  • Torque spans 101.4 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) up to 103 Nm (2024 KTM 990 Duke).
  • Weight spans 198 kg (2024 KTM 990 Duke) to 200 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification DUCATI Street Fighter V2 KTM 990 Duke
Brand DUCATI KTM
Model DUCATI Street Fighter V2 KTM 990 Duke
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 153hp 123hp
Torque 101.4nm. 103nm.
Cylinders / valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 200kg 198kg
Front brake Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper with 300 mm discs
Rear brake 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) 2 piston caliper, brake disc with 240mm disc
Seat height (cm) 84.5cm 82.5cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone S22
Rear tyre 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone S22
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber. WP APEX 43
Rear suspension Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock. WP APEX - Monoshock
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 270km/h 250km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 6 L/100km 15 L – 4.7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $17995 $12500
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View KTM price list
Extra features

-Riding modes, - Power modes

-Traction Control, - Automatic tire calibration

-Sachs steering damper

-Quickshifter

-Ducati Wheelie Control, Brake control

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

-Launch control, track mode.

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2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2 vs 2024 KTM 990 Duke: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2 and 2024 KTM 990 Duke are closely matched in weight and torque, while the Street Fighter V2 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

Street Fighter V2 and 990 Duke have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

Street Fighter V2 has a clear listed power advantage (153 hp vs 123 hp).

Torque

Street Fighter V2 and 990 Duke have very similar listed torque (101.4 Nm vs 103 Nm).

Listed top speed

Street Fighter V2 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (270 km/h vs 250 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Street Fighter V2 and 990 Duke have very similar listed weights (200 kg vs 198 kg). 990 Duke has a lower listed seat height (82.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Street Fighter V2 vs KTM 990 Duke?

DUCATI Street Fighter V2 is listed at 270 km/h (168 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for KTM 990 Duke.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Street Fighter V2 or KTM 990 Duke?

DUCATI Street Fighter V2 has 153 hp compared with 123 hp on the KTM 990 Duke.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Street Fighter V2 or KTM 990 Duke?

KTM 990 Duke is lighter at 198 kg vs 200 kg for DUCATI Street Fighter V2.

Which is better, DUCATI Street Fighter V2 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.