Yamaha XJ6 2009 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Overview - Yamaha XJ6 2009 vs KTM 690 Duke 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2009 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	102 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	65 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	11.8
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	600 ccm	Displacement	654 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,472 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.3 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Despite the common basis, the XJ appears much younger and more aggressive. A mid-cass motorbike that by no means makes you feel mid-range. Except for the swingarm, the motorbike appears quite high-quality and cool. The bike is a little easier to handle than the Diversion.

rider-friendly performance characteristics

optimal clutch

playful, lighter handling

seat comfort

individual look

young

aggressive

high-quality.

Design components not too demanding

torque development

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.