KTM 690 Duke 2013 vs. Kawasaki Z 800 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2013 vs Kawasaki Z 800 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2013 compared to Kawasaki Z 800 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	71 mm
Stroke	Stroke	84.5 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68 HP	Engine power	113 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	70 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.9
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	690 ccm	Displacement	806 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

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	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	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	149.5 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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.

Light weight

sufficient power

low consumption

No chassis adjustment possible

low comfort

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Overall, the Z800 delivered a sensational performance. Considering the fact that nothing was changed or optimised on the vehicle apart from the Remus rear silencer, a super final result.

Eye-catching, chunky look

confident acceleration

relaxed geometry

powerful brakes

Limited freedom of movement for the legs.