Ktm Duke 690 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 690 vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 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
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
73 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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