Triumph Bonneville T120 vs KTM 990 Duke
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph Bonneville T120 and KTM 990 Duke: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the KTM 990 Duke leads on power with 123 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 Bonneville T120
KTM
KTM 990 DukeThe verdict
The Triumph Bonneville T120 edges it overall at 8.6/10, but the KTM 990 Duke wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Triumph Bonneville T120
78 hp.
KTM 990 Duke
123 hp and 0.65 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Triumph Bonneville T120
Our 8.6/10 at $12,895, the most bike per dollar.
KTM 990 Duke
188 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Bonneville T120
Our top score in this matchup at 8.6/10.
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Triumph Bonneville T120 vs KTM 990 Duke: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Bonneville T120 or the KTM 990 Duke?
The KTM 990 Duke makes the most power at 123 hp and 103 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Bonneville T120 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 Bonneville T120 or the KTM 990 Duke?
The KTM 990 Duke 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 Bonneville T120 or the KTM 990 Duke?
For a new rider we'd point to the Triumph Bonneville T120: 78 hp and 236 kg make it the most approachable of the group.