KTM 690 Duke 2017 vs. Ducati Monster 797 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017
Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2017 vs Ducati Monster 797 2017

KTM 690 Duke 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017
Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2017 compared to Ducati Monster 797 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 690 Duke 2017

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.
Ducati Monster 797 2017

The Ducati Monster 797 is a great entry into the Monster family. Great V2 sound and great looks make it a fully-fledged Ducati Monster family member. The seating position is sporty, which makes chasing times on the home track a real pleasure. In everyday use, however, you have to bite the bullet when it comes to the suspension. The set-up is hard as a board, and bumps are passed on directly to the driver. Very exhausting in the long run.