2021 KTM 890 Duke R vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 KTM 890 Duke R 2021 KTM 890 Duke R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 89 kW @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
166 kg / 366 lbs
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212026
Make ModelKTM 890 Duke RYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height834 mm / 32.8 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1481 mm / 58.3 in 1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance206 mm / 8.1 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)166-
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power121 hp / 89 kW @ 9250 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement889 cc / 54.2 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke90.7 x 68.8 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5Euro 5
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBW-
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencerIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionDKK Dell'Orto fuel-Injection throttle body 46mmFuel injection with YCC-T
Ignition-TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front43mm WP APEX upside-down forksTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP APEX MonoshockLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24.3°24°
Steering Head Angle65.7°-
Trail99.7 mm / 3.9 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc 4 piston, radially mounted caliper2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc, Brembo 1 piston floating calliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium wheels 3.50 X 17-
Wheels - RearCast aluminium wheels 5.50 X 17-