KTM 690 Duke 2017 vs. Honda CB500F 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017

Honda CB500F 2017

Honda CB500F 2017

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Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2017 vs Honda CB500F 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017

Honda CB500F 2017

Honda CB500F 2017

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2017 compared to Honda CB500F 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017
Honda CB500F 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke84.5 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesRocker arm, OHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement690 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,466 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)149.5 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)191 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity15.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017

When you consider where the KTM Duke range once began, the 690 Duke represents an incredible leap forward. The engine is extremely refined yet incredibly powerful for a road-legal single-cylinder. Despite all the technology on board, it’s still a very light bike and could almost be described as a toy (in the best sense of the word). Only its riding position divides opinion, as the Duke 4, launched in 2012, evolved from the earlier Supermotos into an almost tame naked bike with a front-wheel-oriented riding position. The advantage is that everyday riding and long tours should pose no problem on the current Duke.

powerful engine

suitable for everyday use

plenty of technical aids

manoeuvrable

smooth-running

For some, it’s not a ‘proper’ single-cylinder Duke

Honda CB500F 2017

Honda CB500F 2017

Even after a few years in production, Honda manages to keep the CB 500 F fresh. With LEDs in the front and rear and a revised engine, the naked bike remains a great A2 motorbike tip. Its grown-up appearance gives it a real big-bike feel, which means it doesn't have to hide at all. It could only be better if it had a gear indicator.

powerful two-cylinder

grown-up look

LED lighting technology

Honda quality

missing gear indicator

Price Comparison Average Market Price KTM 690 Duke vs Honda CB500F

Price KTM 690 Duke

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Price Honda CB500F

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