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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS2020–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 765 cc
  • 123 PS
  • 166 kg

Engine shared with the Moto2 racing class

KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. Triumph Street Triple 765 RS2
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestTriumph Street Triple 765 RS166 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Street Triple 765 RS825 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS123 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS79 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS741 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS765 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS240 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS166 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS825 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Street Triple 765 RSKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank17.4 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size765 cc1301 cc
Cylinders32
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power123 PS @ 11,750 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight741 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight166 kg (dry)189 kg (dry)
Seat height825 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 310 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Triumph Street Triple 765 RS makes 123 PS @ 11,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS weighs about 166 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is easier to push and park.

Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Triumph Street Triple 765 RS if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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