Ktm Duke 450 vs Ktm 690 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 450 vs Ktm 690 Duke. Ktm Duke 450: N/A hp, N/A weight, top speed N/A, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Ktm Duke 450
Ktm 690 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
N/A
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
N/A
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
175 km/h
Weight
N/A
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — model does not exist (NOTE: Best estimate unavailable as no such production model exists)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 450
7.8/10
"Brilliant when maintained properly, a nightmare when it hasn't been."
Pros
+Explosive single-cylinder performance
+World-class WP suspension
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Vibration on long rides
−Hard to find clean examples
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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