KTM 790 Duke vs Triumph Trident 800
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the KTM 790 Duke and the Triumph Trident 800 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC) and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, via ktm.com.
KTM 790 Duke
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱599,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,898
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Trident 800
Trident 800 variant
- SRP
- ₱649,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,309
How they differ
- The KTM 790 Duke is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱599,000, which is ₱50,000 (8%) below the Triumph Trident 800 at ₱649,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 790 Duke is estimated at ₱16,898 a month against ₱18,309 for the Trident 800, a difference of ₱1,411 a month.
- The Trident 800 makes more power (115 PS against 104.4 PS for the 790 Duke).
- The 790 Duke has more torque (87 Nm against 84 Nm for the Trident 800).
- The Trident 800 has the lower seat at 810 mm, 15 mm below the 790 Duke, which matters for shorter riders.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | KTM 790 DukeStandard, ₱599,000 | Triumph Trident 800Trident 800, ₱649,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin, liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 799 cc | 798 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 104.4 PS | 115 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | n/a | 10,750 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 87 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 8000 | 8500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic fuel injection, Bosch EMS with RBW | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain (520 X-Ring) | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2024 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 815 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1088 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1475 mm | 1402 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 825 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 186 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 198 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | WP APEX 43, 140 mm travel | Showa 41 mm upside-down BP-SFF forks, compression and rebound damping, 120 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | WP APEX - Monoshock, 150 mm travel | Showa monoshock RSU, with adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130mm Wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper, 300 mm disc | Twin, 310 mm Floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | 2 piston caliper, 240 mm disc | Single, 220 mm fixed disc, single-piston sliding caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 120/70 R 17 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 180/55 R 17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Cast aluminium wheels | Cast aluminium alloy, 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Tubular steel perimeter frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Optimised Cornering Traction Control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | LCD multi-function instruments with integrated colour TFT screen |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 3 riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain; Triumph Shift Assist; Cruise control |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.