Harley-davidson Street Rod 750 vs Ktm 690 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Street Rod 750 vs Ktm 690 Duke. Harley-davidson Street Rod 750: 65 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish peak power figures) hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results may vary slightly), Motoryk rating 6.8/10. Ktm 690 Duke: 73 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Street Rod 750
Ktm 690 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
65 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
59 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
65 hp @ 8,750 rpm (estimated; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish peak power figures)
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
59 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated; official figures not fully disclosed by manufacturer)
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world results may vary slightly)
175 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Street Rod 750
6.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely fun urban Harley worth buying carefully."
Pros
+Strong mid-range torque delivery
+Liquid-cooled runs cool
+Distinctive Harley street presence
Cons
−Front forks notoriously underdamped
−Mediocre stock braking performance
−Patchy independent mechanic knowledge
Ktm 690 Duke
7.8/10
"Brilliant bike that punishes neglect — buy smart, ride brilliantly."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
+Genuinely characterful engine
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Vibration tires you eventually
−Previous owners skip maintenance
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