Yamaha XSR700 2022 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Yamaha XSR700 2022
KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Overview - Yamaha XSR700 2022 vs KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Yamaha XSR700 2022
KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR700 2022 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2015
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha XSR700 2022
Can do everything but nothing well? A clear NO! The lively and agile retro bike with a sufficiently powerful engine can be a good all-rounder, which also looks good and tempts you to heat up the curves. Overall, the bike is fantastically manageable and sporty for me, even as a woman. The engine works better than expected and the seating position is more than comfortable. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of lean angle. I think that many people will continue to choose this bike because you simply can't go far wrong.
KTM 690 Duke R 2015
The 'R' picks up where the standard Duke leaves off, or reaches its limits. On the road, the difference will only be noticeable in a home track duel, but on the racetrack it becomes particularly clear. The decisive factors here are the brakes, the adjustable chassis and the lean angle clearance. The 30 mm higher seat automatically puts you in a front-wheel racing position, gives you more feedback from the chassis and puts more pressure on the brakes. The 'R' already has everything on board that you only get with the standard version via the Track Pack - and even more. Namely the fine suspension and the Akrapovic exhaust. In return, you have to make small concessions in terms of comfort in everyday use.
