Triumph Street Triple 765 RS versus KTM 890 Duke R
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Naked
KTM 890 Duke R
Naked
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2023 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2023
RRP 12.495 €
RRP 13.049 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- Famous engine with strong performance and elasticity
- high-quality brakes
- super-precise chassis
- tons of driving fun
- fully equipped incl. lean angle sensors
Pros:
- Power
- Precise chassis
- Brakes very powerful
- Fast Quickshifter
Cons:
- Radiator protection in need of improvement
- Cockpit reflects and could be a bit brighter
Cons:
- Suitability for touring
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.399 mm
Length : 2.065 mm Height : 1.064 mm
Seat : 836 mm
Weight : 188 kg
Length : 2.065 mm Height : 1.064 mm
Seat : 836 mm
Weight : 188 kg
Wheelbase: 1.482 mm
Seat : 834 mm
Weight : 185 kg
Seat : 834 mm
Weight : 185 kg
Engine
Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 765 ccm
Hub: 53 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 241 km/h
Performance: 130 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 278 km
Performance: 130 HP at 12.000 U/Min
Torque: 80 NM bei 9.500 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 278 km
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 121 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 295 km
Performance: 121 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 295 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Double bridge frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm Upside-Down Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression and rebound damping and preload adjustment (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17
Double bridge frame (aluminum) Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm Upside-Down Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable compression and rebound damping and adjustable preload (travel 115 mm) Rear suspension:
Öhlins STX40 piggyback reservoir monoshock, adjustable compression and rebound damping and preload adjustment (travel 131 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17
Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP Apex 43 USD fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WP central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP Apex 43 USD fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WP central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Brakes
Front brake
Two 310 mm floating brake discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, cornering ABS, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Two 310 mm floating brake discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, cornering ABS, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single 220 mm brake disc, Brembo single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Double disc, Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Conclusion - what sticks
The Streety 765 RS is an insanely good bike with many strengths and few weaknesses. It delivers tons of driving pleasure and impresses with a handling that even a Speed Triple 1200 RS has to fit into. Whether it has to be the RS or whether the R is enough, you can't say objectively. If you have to pay attention to your wallet, you will certainly be happy with the R. However, if you can afford the RS, you should help yourself there. The RS is actually a little better in some things and, above all, more noble in appearance. An absolute dream motorcycle!Once again, we received the test machine from Q-Bike, the Triumph flagship store in Hamburg, for this test. At Q-Bike, both the RS and the R are ready for a hearty ride. So if you are still undecided which one it should be - just go to Q-Bike and at least look at or ride both machines. But beware: If you test drive the RS, you are acutely endangered...
Character-strong machine
At the end of the day it is clear that the KTM 890 Duke R is the most sporty model on offer of the Austrians, only the 1290 Super Duke R can compete. But even this model, which is superior in performance, has to be plugged in when it comes to pure curveability.
The new one is thus clearly positioned: If you want to drive corners, then drive corners and plan to push a bend later, there is hardly anything better. For anyone who is looking for a more versatile model, which should be more suitable for touring, for example, the 790 remains the first choice. It's not a scalpel from a marketing point of view, but it doesn't bother.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Hamburg-Harburg.
