KTM 690 Duke R 2017 vs. Yamaha MT-07 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2016

Overview - KTM 690 Duke R 2017 vs Yamaha MT-07 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2016

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke R 2017 compared to Yamaha MT-07 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Yamaha MT-07 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	68 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,466 mm	Wheelbase	1,400 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	865 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	149.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	182 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha MT-07 2016

The MT-07 is an incredible fun machine that is extremely sporty to ride. The brakes pack a punch, the handling is superb and the engine is currently by far the most agile powerplant in this class - and even above.

Very agile engine

very easy handling

low weight

aggressively angular look

powerful brakes

comfortable seating position

throaty sound

extensive and easy-to-read display

Chassis a little soft

Footrests soon drag

partly cheap plastic parts

boring telescopic fork