Yamaha Mt-07 vs Ktm 790 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Mt-07 vs Ktm 790 Duke. Yamaha Mt-07: 73 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 184 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 790 Duke: 105 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Mt-07
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
184 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 9,000 rpm
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
68 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; electronically limited in some markets)
220 km/h
Weight
184 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approximately 18–22 km/L real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Mt-07
8.5/10
"The best value middleweight naked money can currently buy used."
Pros
+Exceptional torque-to-weight ratio
+Near-bulletproof CP2 engine
+Brilliant flickable chassis
Cons
−Soft stock suspension disappoints
−Mirrors vibrate badly above 6k
−Seat comfort deteriorates quickly
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common
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