KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs. Yamaha R7 2024

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Yamaha R7 2024

Overview - KTM 690 Duke R 2013 vs Yamaha R7 2024

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Yamaha R7 2024

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke R 2013 compared to Yamaha R7 2024

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Yamaha R7 2024

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Yamaha R7 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	68.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	70 HP	Engine power	73.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	67 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	689 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,466 mm	Wheelbase	1,395 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

That the KTM 690 Duke R is the better motorbike is clear just from looking at the two machines from the outside. The Akrapovic exhaust and the WP suspension elements simply work and sound better.

Monobloc brakes

Akrapovic exhaust

WP suspension elements

higher lean angle clearance.

Lack of comfort

no weather protection

Yamaha R7 2024

All in all, the R7 is a very good beginner's track bike that prepared me for track riding in a safe, pleasant and in no way strenuous way and accompanied me along the way. The pleasant yet track-ready ergonomics, the light weight, the fantastic tyres, brakes and suspension components and the torquey engine at low and medium revs allowed me to correct mistakes that most novice track riders make, and all without bringing me down, scaring me, scaring me or even making me throw in the towel.

CP2 engine with grunt at low and medium revs

188 kilograms ready to ride

sporty ergonomics

simple electronics package

well-tuned suspension

accessible brakes

little power in the upper rev range

no quickshifter with blipper