KTM Duke 790 vs Triumph Tiger 800 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM Duke 790stacks up against the Triumph Tiger 800. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Duke 790Triumph Tiger 800
Model year20252013
Price$10,999
Engine799 cc800 cc
Horsepower95 hp
Torque79 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs, Nissin 2-piston floating calipers, Optional ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin single piston floating caliper, Optional ABS.
TiresMaxxix® Supermaxx ST 120/70 ZR17 58W / Maxxix® Supermaxx ST 180/55 ZR17 73W100/90-ZR19 / 150/70-ZR17

KTM Duke 790 vs Triumph Tiger 800 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Duke 790 and the Triumph Tiger 800 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Duke 790 brings its published horsepower, while the Triumph Tiger 800 counters with 95 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: