Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

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Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 vs KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018
KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power71 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio12.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel150 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel159 mmTravel150 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeTubular
RakeRake64 degreeRake63.5 degree

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter260 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height865 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)149.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2018

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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