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All Bikes/Compare/Rieju Marathon 500 vs Ktm 690 Enduro R

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Ktm 690 Enduro R

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Rieju Marathon 500 vs Ktm 690 Enduro R. Rieju Marathon 500: ~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant) hp, ~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources) weight, top speed ~140–150 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.3/10. Ktm 690 Enduro R: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Rieju Marathon 500 Ktm 690 Enduro R
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
140 kg
158 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~40–45 hp (estimated; exact rpm data unavailable — NOTE: Rieju has not widely published official dyno figures for this specific variant)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~40–45 Nm (estimated; NOTE: official figures not widely confirmed in public documentation)
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~140–150 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~140–155 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; NOTE: official curb weight not confirmed in widely available sources)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated; varies significantly with riding style and terrain)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Rieju Marathon 500
Rieju Marathon 500
7.3/10

"A genuine off-road weapon if you can handle the ownership quirks."

Pros
+Exceptional off-road capability
+Lightweight for adventure segment
+KTM-sourced engine reliability
Cons
Electrical reliability concerns early models
Parts availability still patchy
Vibration tiring on motorways
Ktm 690 Enduro R
Ktm 690 Enduro R
8.2/10

"The ultimate used dual-sport buy if history checks out."

Pros
+Phenomenal power-to-weight ratio
+Best-in-class trail capability
+Genuinely sorted WP suspension
Cons
Tiny fuel tank range
Expensive KTM dealer bills
Valve intervals frequently ignored

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