KTM 690 Duke R 2016 vs. Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

Overview - KTM 690 Duke R 2016 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke R 2016 compared to Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	75 HP	Engine power	75 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	72 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	12.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	693 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	135 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	135 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	63.5 degree	Rake	65 degree

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,466 mm	Wheelbase	1,434 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	865 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	149.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	157 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke R 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2018

At first glance, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 looks like a classic second motorbike. But in the saddle, it presents itself as a pleasing and accessible universal talent. It makes experienced riders happy and pleases beginners in equal measure. The surcharge on the 401 is considerable, but it pays off at the latest at higher speeds on great motorbike routes. There, the Svartpilen 701 can go at a fast pace!

Great chassis with smooth handling - yet not nervous

Engine is a real gem for single-cylinder fans

Pleasant seating position in city traffic

Pleases even on bad asphalt - very wide range of use.

Vibrations are a little annoying on long motorway journeys

hard seat for driver and passenger

cockpit not very easy to read.