KTM Duke 790 vs Ducati 800 Sport (2025)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Duke 790Ducati 800 Sport
Model year20252003
Price
Engine799 cc802 cc
Horsepower75 hp
Torque70 Nm
Weight182 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
TiresMaxxix® Supermaxx ST 120/70 ZR17 58W / Maxxix® Supermaxx ST 180/55 ZR17 73W120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

KTM Duke 790 vs Ducati 800 Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Duke 790 and the Ducati 800 Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Duke 790 brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati 800 Sport counters with 75 hp at 182 kg.

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: