KTM 890 Duke R 2020 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

KTM 690 Duke 2017
Overview - KTM 890 Duke R 2020 vs KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 890 Duke R 2020

KTM 690 Duke 2017
Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke R 2020 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 890 Duke R 2020

The KTM 890 Duke R appears playful, handy but with high-quality equipment. The engine and weight are reminiscent of much smaller motorbikes. The power unit revs up lively and hangs directly on the throttle. The bike turns easily and rides light-footed. Braking and the electronics package, however, are in the big league. Therefore, the 890 Duke is a fast and cool bike for country roads and racetracks.
KTM 690 Duke 2017

Considering where the KTM Duke family once started, the 690 Duke is an incredible step forward. The engine is extremely refined and at the same time husky for a street-legal single-cylinder. Despite all the technology on board, it is still a very light motorbike and can almost be called a toy (in a good sense). Only its seating position divides opinions, because with the Duke 4 in 2012, the former supermotos became an almost tame naked bike with a front-wheel-oriented seating position. The advantage: everyday life and long tours should not be a problem on the current Duke.