2020 KTM 790 Duke vs 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 KTM 790 Duke 2020 KTM 790 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
169 kg / 372.5 lbs
2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S 2025 Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Power
121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
228 kg / 502 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202025
Make ModelKTM 790 DukeHarley Davidson Sportster S
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.4 in765 mm / 30.1 in
Wheelbase1475 ± 15 mm / 58 in1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance186 mm / 7.3 in90 mm / 3.5 in
Height1059 mm / 41.7 in1085 mm / 42.7 in
Length2062 mm / 81.2 in2270 mm / 89.42 in
Seat Height (Laden)-734 mm / 28.9 in
Width904 mm / 35.6 in840 mm / 33.1 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)169221
Wet Weight (kg)-228
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal11.7 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Wet Weight-228 kg / 502 lbs
Performance
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm121 hp / 90 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque87 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm126 Nm / 93 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Engine
Displacement799 cc / 48.7 cu-in1252 cc / 76.4 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, 60° V-twin Revolution Max 1250, Chain-driven, DOHC, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, intake & exhaust VVT, four valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88 mm x 65.7 mm105 x 72.3 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:112.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencer2-into-1-into-2, catalyst in muffler
Fuel InductionDell'Orto fuel-InjectionElectronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW-
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMechanical, 8 plate wet, assist & slip, 1090N
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingBelt, 34/80 ratio
Gear Ratios-1st 12.21 / 2nd 9.022 / 3rd 6.994 / 4th 5.641 / 5th 4.731 / 6th 4.131
Primary Drive39:75Gear, 49/89 ratio
Secondary Drive Ratio16:41-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedStressed-member, high strength low alloy steel trellis frame; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; aluminum forged mid-structure
Suspension - Front43mm WP upside-down43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminium fork triple clamps
Suspension - RearWP shock absorber with preload adjusterLinkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Fork Angle-28°
Lean Angle-35°
Rake24°30°
Steering Head Angle66°-
Swingarm-High strength low alloy steel, tubular sections, stamped x-member, forged axle junctions; MIG welded
Trail98 mm / 3.8 in148 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in82 mm / 3.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discsSingle 320mm rotor, radially mounted, monoblock, 4-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 260mm solid uniform expansion rotor, floating single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9MP two-channel ABS (incl. Supermoto mode, diesengageable)Standard
Rims - Front-4.5 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.0 x 16
Tyres - Front120/70-17160/70TR17 73V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
Tyres - Rear180/55-17180/70R16 77V Dunlop- Harley-Davidson Series, radial, GT503
WheelsCast aluminiumAluminum cast, satin black
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-