Ktm Duke 690 vs Suzuki Gsr600
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 690 vs Suzuki Gsr600. 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. Suzuki Gsr600: 98 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 690
Suzuki Gsr600
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
63 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
189 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
98 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
63 Nm @ 10,200 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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
Suzuki Gsr600
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable naked let down only by neglectful previous owners."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy inline-four
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Cheap to buy used
Cons
−Neglected examples are common
−Fragile fairing mounting tabs
−Soft stock suspension
Top 10 Accessories
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