KTM 690 Duke 2018 vs. BMW G 650 GS 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2018

BMW G 650 GS 2012

Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2018 vs BMW G 650 GS 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2018

BMW G 650 GS 2012

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2018 compared to BMW G 650 GS 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2018

BMW G 650 GS 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2018

BMW G 650 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	100 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	652 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,466 mm	Wheelbase	1,477 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

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