Ktm Duke 690 vs Kawasaki Z650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 690 vs Kawasaki Z650. 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. Kawasaki Z650: 68 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 690
Kawasaki Z650
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
187 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
68 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Kawasaki Z650
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted middleweight that rewards riders who outgrew 400s."
Pros
+Torquey twin from low revs
+Lightweight and genuinely flickable
+Parts cheap and plentiful
Cons
−Rear shock deteriorates quickly
−Pillion comfort frankly terrible
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
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