KTM Duke 790 vs Yamaha MT-09 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced safety features Great for both track and streets Perfect for riders of all heights LED headlights Read More	Very competent engine Superb electronics and equipment Effortless learner friendly usability Read More
Things we don't like	Costlier in comparison to competing models Not the best pillion seat Ergonomic rider seat sold separately Read More	Weird design Pillion rider comfort Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	799 cc	890 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.0 L	14 L
Maximum Torque	87 Nm	93 Nm
Lubrication System	Forced Oil	Wet Sump
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Parallel Twin	3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valves
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 65.7 mm	78 mm x 62,1 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	3 In 1 Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	2	3
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Consumption	40 kmpl	--
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	--	11.5:1
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	186 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	825 mm	825 mm
Kerb Weight	189 kg	193 kg
Wheel Base	1475 mm	1430 mm
Dry Weight	169 kg	--
Width	--	820 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.5 L
Length	--	2090 mm
Height	--	1045 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	TCI

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	140 mm	--
Front Suspension	WP USD	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat, Tubeless	Runflat, Tubeless
Front Wheel Size	--	ZR17
Rear Wheel Size	--	ZR17
Rear Tyre	--	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	--	120/70 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Leg Guards	No	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto Sport, Street, Road, Supermoto	Sport Sport
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Central Locking	No	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	Yes	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Chromium Molybdenum Chromium Molybdenum	--
Body Frame Type	Steel Steel	Diamond Diamond

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Additional Features	Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS Supermoto Mode Helps in switching off rear wheel ABS	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No