Ktm Duke 690 vs Ktm 790 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 690 vs Ktm 790 Duke. 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. Ktm 790 Duke: 105 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 690
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common
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