Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2009

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

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Overview - Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018 vs KTM 690 Duke 2009

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2009

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018
KTM 690 Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore102 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power65 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.8 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement693 ccmDisplacement654 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,434 mmWheelbase1,472 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height865 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018

The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is a true highlight of the 2018 season. Its appearance is unique and the technology under the pretty design is also something to behold. The combination of 75 hp from the well-known single-cylinder, paired with a superbly shifting quickshifter, creates an insane amount of fun on the road. However, the engine needs revs and not everyone will like the riding position. The Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 is therefore a motorbike that you have to get completely involved with. But if you can do that, a lot of fun is guaranteed.

Fantastic design

powerful engine

quickshifter with blipper function

competent chassis

sporty seating position

low weight.

uncomfortable seating position

must be driven above 3,000 rpm

probably uncomfortable on long journeys

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Are there so many people who don't need 100 hp to stabilise their ego? I think with previous single-cylinder models, it was always the design that was the problem, not the lack of power. The Duke manages to look really high-quality even as a small single-cylinder.

Stable frame

relatively low overall weight

good chassis

high-quality components

strong braking system

handling.

Significantly weaker single-cylinder engine

somewhat less comfort

somewhat less power.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs KTM 690 Duke

Price Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

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Price KTM 690 Duke

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