KTM 790 Duke vs Yamaha MT 09

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 790 Duke and Yamaha MT 09. The ex-showroom price of KTM 790 Duke is ₹ 8,63,945 and Yamaha MT 09 is ₹ 10,64,615. KTM 790 Duke is available in 2 colours and Yamaha MT 09 is available in 3 colours. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 790 Duke and Yamaha MT 09.

790 Duke vs MT 09 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	790 Duke	MT 09
Price	₹ 8,63,945	₹ 10,64,615
Capacity	799 cc	847 cc
Power	101.8 bhp	111.8 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Economy	40 kmpl	--

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KTM
790 Duke

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Last known ex-showroom price
₹ 8,63,945

790 Duke has been discontinued.
Yamaha
MT 09

Version
Standard

Last known ex-showroom price
₹ 10,64,615

MT 09 has been discontinued.
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KTM
790 Duke
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790 Duke has been discontinued.
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MT 09
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MT 09 has been discontinued.
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	101.8 bhp	111.8 bhp @ 10,000 rpm
Max Torque	87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-IV	BS-IV
Displacement (cc)	799	847
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	88	78
Stroke (mm)	65.7	59.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.7:1	11.5:1
Ignition	--	TCI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch	Wet Multiple Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	0	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	298
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	245
Calliper Type	Front-4 Piston Radial Fixed, Rear-Single Piston Floating	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70	120/70ZR17M/C(58W)(Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	180/55	180/55ZR17M/C(73W)(Tubeless)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	WP upside-down Ø 43 mm	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	WP shock absorber with preload adjuster	Swingarm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	--	193
Overall Length (mm)	2,128	2,075
Overall Width (mm)	--	815
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,120
Wheelbase (mm)	1,475	1,440
Ground Clearance (mm)	186	135
Seat Height (mm)	825	820
Chassis Type	Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame	Diamond

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	--	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	--	No
GPS & Navigation	--	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	--	No
Front storage box	--	No
Under seat storage	--	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	--
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	--	--
Battery	--	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Packs a powerful and refined parallel-twin motor
- Compact dimensions and light weight aid in handling
- Equipped with top-notch electronics
- Gets an incredibly torquey engine
- Offers a comfortable riding posture
- The brakes perform really well
Could be better
- Rear suspension gets only pre-load adjustability
- Lacks wind protection
- Stiff suspension results in bumpy ride on bad roads
- Limited service reach
- Quite expensive for a 900cc bike

Colors


Available Colours	Orange Black	Yamaha Blu Night Fluo Tech Black

Reviews

Overall rating
4.7(33 ratings)
4 reviews
4.7(20 ratings)
3 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	3	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	3	4
Extra Features	4	4

Reviews

Most recent

Monster but not better then kawasaki z90

It is a monster bike it can beat any bike in acceleration it can beat z900 in acceler

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My dream bike 09

All though the price was out of my budget 2 years ago, but i had a dream to have one,

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2019 KTM 790 Duke: Road Test Review

22 November 2019

Janak Sorap

KTM calls the 790 Duke the ‘Scalpel’, for its razor-sharp handling capabilities. But is that aspect enough to keep one hooked onto this street bike when considering day-to-day saddle time?