KTM 690 Duke 2018 vs. Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2018

Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

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Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2018 vs Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2018

Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2018 compared to Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

KTM 690 Duke 2018
Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power41 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement690 ccmDisplacement398 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,466 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity10 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2018

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.

powerful engine

suitable for everyday use

many technical aids

manoeuvrable

smooth running

For some, not a "real" single-cylinder Duke

Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM 2005

The suspension is fully adjustable. The full Yoshimura range is also available for the DR-Z from the technical accessories trade. If you feel the urge, you can also turn the civilian DR-Z SM into a real killer machine.

No vibrations

low maintenance

smooth engine running

linear and clean engine characteristics

favourable purchase price

beginner-friendly

reliable

Original out of the box missing details, such as an aluminium handlebar

top performance is a little lacking

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 Duke vs Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

Price KTM 690 Duke

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Price Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

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