KTM 390 Duke 2016 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 Lime Green 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 Lime Green 2018

Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2016 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Lime Green 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 Lime Green 2018

Built for Adventure.

The TKC70 Rocks is built for the long haul and rocky trail.

Details

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2016 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 Lime Green 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 Lime Green 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 Lime Green 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	89 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	44 HP	Engine power	69 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	35 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	373.2 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 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	150 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	1,367 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	139 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2016

The KTM 390 Duke is a really good compromise between sportiness, reason, riding comfort, fun and price. Best of all: it doesn't feel like a compromise at all, but like it's ready to race.

Low weight

sufficient power

high fun factor

low consumption

Sluggish clutch

small geometry