KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs. KTM 390 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 390 Duke 2018

Overview - KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs KTM 390 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 390 Duke 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke R 2013 compared to KTM 390 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 390 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

KTM 390 Duke 2018

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	150 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	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	865 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

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