Ktm Duke 640 vs Suzuki Bandit 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 640 vs Suzuki Bandit 650. Ktm Duke 640: 55 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 640
Suzuki Bandit 650
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
60 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
209 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
55 hp @ 7,000 rpm
78 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
60 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 640
7.5/10
"Buy the best example you can find, inspect religiously."
Pros
+Incredible single-cylinder character
+Razor-sharp, lightweight handling
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Patchy build quality era
−Expensive dealer maintenance bills
−Vibration fatigues on motorways
Suzuki Bandit 650
7.5/10
"The unglamorous, sensible choice that rarely lets you down."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Cheap and plentiful parts
+Forgiving power delivery
Cons
−Soft factory suspension
−Early fuel pump issues
−Bland, anonymous styling
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