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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm 690 Enduro R vs Suzuki Dr 650

Ktm 690 Enduro R vs Suzuki Dr 650

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm 690 Enduro R vs Suzuki Dr 650. Ktm 690 Enduro R: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Suzuki Dr 650: 46 hp @ 6,400 rpm hp, 166 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ktm 690 Enduro R Suzuki Dr 650
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
54 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
165 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158 kg
166 kg
Type
Enduro
Dual-sport
Horsepower
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
46 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
54 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
165 km/h (estimated; note: varies with gearing and rider)
Weight
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
166 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm 690 Enduro R
Ktm 690 Enduro R
8.2/10

"The ultimate used dual-sport buy if history checks out."

Pros
+Phenomenal power-to-weight ratio
+Best-in-class trail capability
+Genuinely sorted WP suspension
Cons
Tiny fuel tank range
Expensive KTM dealer bills
Valve intervals frequently ignored
Suzuki Dr 650
Suzuki Dr 650
8.2/10

"The most reliable used dual-sport under five grand, full stop."

Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and available parts
+Simple carbureted maintenance
Cons
Seat comfort is brutal
Lean factory jetting issue
Uninspiring highway performance

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