Suzuki Sv 650 vs Ktm 690 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv 650 vs Ktm 690 Duke. Suzuki Sv 650: 75 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 690 Duke: 73 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 149 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv 650
Ktm 690 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
75 hp @ 8,500 rpm
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv 650
8.5/10
"The used bike market's most honest all-rounder, full stop."
Pros
+Indestructible V-twin engine
+Handles better than price suggests
+Parts everywhere, cheap
Cons
−Rectifier failures on older models
−Uncomfortable past two hours
−Pillion seat genuinely punishing
Ktm 690 Duke
7.8/10
"Brilliant bike that punishes neglect — buy smart, ride brilliantly."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
+Genuinely characterful engine
+Lightweight and flickable
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Vibration tires you eventually
−Previous owners skip maintenance
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