Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650 — which has more power?

Ktm 690 Duke produces 73 hp @ 8,000 rpm; Suzuki Bandit 650 produces 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Suzuki Bandit 650 wins by 5 hp.

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650 — which is faster?

Top speed: Ktm 690 Duke 175 km/h, Suzuki Bandit 650 185 km/h. Suzuki Bandit 650 is the faster of the two.

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650 — which is lighter?

Weight: Ktm 690 Duke 149 kg (wet/curb weight), Suzuki Bandit 650 209 kg (wet/curb weight). Ktm 690 Duke is lighter by 60 kg.

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ktm 690 Duke 4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average), Suzuki Bandit 650 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ktm 690 Duke 7.8/10 and Suzuki Bandit 650 7.5/10. Ktm 690 Duke scores higher on the overall verdict. Ktm 690 Duke caveat: You hate single-cylinder vibration or skimping maintenance. Suzuki Bandit 650 caveat: You crave weekend canyon carving thrills above all.

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Ktm 690 Duke: 73 hp. Suzuki Bandit 650: 78 hp.

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650 — which should I commute on daily?

Suzuki Bandit 650 — Commuters wanting reliability over excitement or image.

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm 690 Duke vs Suzuki Bandit 650. 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. Suzuki Bandit 650: 78 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.