Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Overview - Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 vs KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

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Technical Specifications Honda XL750 Transalp 2023 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	87 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63.5 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	92 HP	Engine power	70 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	75 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	755 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Showa	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Wave	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL750 Transalp 2023

The Transalp had to prove itself in several tests at 1000PS in 2023. Surprisingly, it scored particularly well in the pillion test on Tenerife. Its accessible nature makes motorcycling easy. You can enjoy the ride and the landscape. The machine offers a surprising amount of sportiness with a very accessible character. All in all, the Transalp is a great all-rounder.

Sporty engine that is also very accessible Wonderfully easy-to-operate engine with butter-smooth clutch

Engine feels very revvy

Precise transmission

great comfort and plenty of space for pillion

Sporty engine - yet low fuel consumption

Switches and dashboard are generally robust

Economical engine

good price/performance ratio

great stability

strong practicality

Driver assistance systems have to manage without IMU - therefore very defensive control

Suspension offers too little adjustment range

no cruise control available

KTM 690 Duke R 2013

That the KTM 690 Duke R is the better motorbike is clear just from looking at the two machines from the outside. The Akrapovic exhaust and the WP suspension elements simply work and sound better.

Monobloc brakes

Akrapovic exhaust

WP suspension elements

higher lean angle clearance.

Lack of comfort

no weather protection