2022 KTM 890 Duke R vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2022 KTM 890 Duke R 2022 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
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
Year20222025
Make ModelKTM 890 Duke RYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height834 mm / 32.8 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1481 mm / 58.3 in 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance206 mm / 8.1 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width-706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)166-
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power121 hp / 89 kW @ 9250 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement889 cc / 54.2 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 Stroke90.7 x 68.8 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO5-
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBW-
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer-
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 assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingO-ring chain
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
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 APEX upside-down forksTelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP APEX MonoshockSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake24.3°22.35°
Steering Head Angle65.7°-
Trail99.7 mm / 3.9 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 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema monobloc 4 piston, radially mounted caliper2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm disc, Brembo 1 piston floating calliperSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium wheels 3.50 X 17MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - RearCast aluminium wheels 5.50 X 17MT5.50 x 17 M/C