Ktm 690 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 675
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 690 Duke vs Triumph Street Triple 675. 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. Triumph Street Triple 675: 106 hp @ 11,700 rpm (2013+ Street Triple R; standard model ~79 hp in some markets due to restrictions) hp, 167 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by year and variant R vs standard), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 690 Duke
Triumph Street Triple 675
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
106 hp @ 11,700 rpm (2013+ Street Triple R; standard model ~79 hp in some markets due to restrictions)
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
68 Nm @ 9,400 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; note: varies slightly by year and variant R vs standard)
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Street Triple 675
8.5/10
"The middleweight used market's most characterful, rewarding buy bar none."
Pros
+Addictive triple-cylinder character
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Plentiful used stock available
Cons
−Frequently skipped valve services
−Pre-2013 fueling can be rough
−Thin seat on long rides
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