KTM 690 Duke 2013 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2017
KTM 690 Duke 2013
Yamaha XSR900 2017
Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2013 vs Yamaha XSR900 2017
KTM 690 Duke 2013
Yamaha XSR900 2017
Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2013 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 690 Duke 2013
For pure fun, the 690 Duke without the R is already sufficient. The potent single-cylinder engine is almost identical, as is the weight and handling, and the appearance is too similar to be a real selling point for the 690 Duke R.
Yamaha XSR900 2017
The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic optical illusion - with its round headlight, angular tank and attached tail light, it clearly passes for a retro bike. But it's no coincidence that the performance is reminiscent of the potent mid-range naked bike Yamaha MT-09, which is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. So the engine is a blast and the brakes are appropriately venomous. Fortunately, the engineers didn't overdo it with the chassis, the XSR900 offers sufficient comfort and the upright riding position is more comfortable than the powerful engine would lead one to expect. All in all, the XSR900 is one of the sportiest models among the retro bikes.
