KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2014

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke 2014

Overview - KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs KTM 690 Duke 2014

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke 2014

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke R 2013 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2014

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke 2014

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 690 Duke 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	70 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire

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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,466 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	865 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
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 2013

That the KTM 690 Duke R is the better motorbike is clear just from looking at the two machines from the outside. The Akrapovic exhaust and the WP suspension elements simply work and sound better.

Monobloc brakes

Akrapovic exhaust

WP suspension elements

higher lean angle clearance.

Lack of comfort

no weather protection