Triumph Trident 660 Tr vs Ktm 690 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Trident 660 Tr
Ktm 690 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
81 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
149 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
81 hp @ 10,250 rpm
73 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h (estimated, note: Triumph does not officially publish a top speed figure)
175 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
149 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Trident 660 Tr
8.0/10
"Smart used buy for riders wanting real-world triple character without superbike stress."
Pros
+Characterful triple engine note
+Confidence-inspiring chassis balance
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Basic electronics package
−Valve service costs money
−Uninspiring stock exhaust sound
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