Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs KTM 990 Duke
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS and KTM 990 Duke are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The KTM 990 Duke undercuts the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS by about $1,046, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS leads on power with 130 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickTriumph
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
KTM
KTM 990 DukeThe verdict
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS edges it overall at 9/10, but the KTM 990 Duke wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
KTM 990 Duke
123 hp.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
130 hp and 0.69 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our 9/10 at $13,545, the most bike per dollar.
KTM 990 Duke
188 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.
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Triumph Street Triple 765 RS vs KTM 990 Duke: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the KTM 990 Duke?
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS makes the most power at 130 hp and 80 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the KTM 990 Duke?
The KTM 990 Duke is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,499.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the KTM 990 Duke?
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RS is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Triumph Street Triple 765 RS or the KTM 990 Duke?
For a new rider we'd point to the KTM 990 Duke: 123 hp and 188 kg make it the most approachable of the group.