2020 KTM 790 Duke vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

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
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20202026
Make ModelKTM 790 DukeYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.4 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1475 ± 15 mm / 58 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance186 mm / 7.3 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1059 mm / 41.7 in1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length2062 mm / 81.2 in2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width904 mm / 35.6 in724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)169-
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque87 Nm / 63.4 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement799 cc / 48.7 cu-in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88 mm x 65.7 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
ExhaustStainless steel primary and secondary silencerIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionDell'Orto fuel-InjectionFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBWTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain 520 X-RingChain
Primary Drive39:75-
Secondary Drive Ratio16:41-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - Front43mm WP upside-downTelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP shock absorber with preload adjusterLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake24°24°
Steering Head Angle66°-
Trail98 mm / 3.8 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front140 mm / 5.5 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240mm discSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9MP two-channel ABS (incl. Supermoto mode, diesengageable)Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear180/55-17180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R
WheelsCast aluminium-
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in-
Wheels - Rear5.50 x 17 in-