2020 KTM 790 Duke vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 790 Duke 2020 KTM 790 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
169 kg / 372.5 lbs
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202025
Make ModelKTM 790 DukeYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.4 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1475 ± 15 mm / 58 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance186 mm / 7.3 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height1059 mm / 41.7 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length2062 mm / 81.2 in1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width904 mm / 35.6 in706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)169-
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque87 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement799 cc / 48.7 cu-in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88 mm x 65.7 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer-
Fuel InductionDell'Orto fuel-InjectionFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBWTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMultiplate assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingO-ring chain
Primary Drive39:75-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Secondary Drive Ratio16:41-
Transmission / Drive6 SpeedConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - Front43mm WP upside-downTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP shock absorber with preload adjusterSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24°22.35°
Steering Head Angle66°-
Trail98 mm / 3.8 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9MP two-channel ABS (incl. Supermoto mode, diesengageable)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55-17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
WheelsCast aluminium-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 inMT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 inMT5.50 x 17 M/C