The Triumph Street Triple has always been the go-to motorcycle for those wanting a street naked with all the bells and whistles while offering the best performance. In the international markets, the KTM 890 Duke R has always been a thorn for Triumph, and that has now made its way to India to disturb the British motorcycle maker even more.
The KTM 890 Duke R was launched a few days ago, priced at Rs 14.50 lakh. Sold in India as CBUs, the 890 Duke R is a potent street naked and is an alternative to the Triumph Street Triple. Here’s how the two compare against each other in terms of specifications.
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KTM 890 Duke R vs Triumph Street Triple — Hardware and features
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The 890 Duke R has been on sale in the global markets for a while now and has earned a fan following for its potent twin-cylinder engine, its sharp looks, and its razor-sharp handling. The motorcycle features aggressive tank shrouds and gets an upswept exhaust that tucks below the pillion seat. The overall design looks similar to the 790 Duke that was briefly on sale in India.
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The motorcycle gets fully adjustable suspension at both ends, LED lighting, 17-inch wheels, a TFT instrument console, and a host of electronic aids including traction control, wheelie control, slide control, cornering ABS, ride modes, and more. The TFT dash allows phone connectivity and the motorcycle itself is based on a tubular steel frame.
Specifications890 Duke RStreet TripleSuspension (F)Adjustable USDAdjustable USDSuspension (R)MonoshockMonoshockBrakes (F)320 mm Disc310 mm DiscBrakes (R)240 mm Disc220 mm DiscSeat Height834 mm826 mmWheel (F)17-inch17-inchWheel (R)17-inch17-inchDashTFTTFTFuel Capacity14-litres15-litresWeight180 kg189 kgABSDual-Channel, CorneringDual-Channel, CorneringTraction ControlYesYes
The Triumph Street Triple has always been known for its sweet inline-triple engine and its handling. The Street Triple is available in two variants in India – R and RS – with prices starting from Rs 10.43 lakh,
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