Ktm Duke 450 vs Ktm Duke 690
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 450 vs Ktm Duke 690. Ktm Duke 450: N/A hp, N/A weight, top speed N/A, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm Duke 690: 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 Duke 690
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 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, 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 Duke 690
7.8/10
"Raw, rewarding, and punishing if you buy blind."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Genuinely fun urban weapon
Cons
−Expensive, often-skipped servicing
−Vibration tires you out
−Seat comfort is criminal
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