KTM 690 Duke 2017 vs. BMW F 900 R 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2017

BMW F 900 R 2023
Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2017 vs BMW F 900 R 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2017

BMW F 900 R 2023
Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2017 compared to BMW F 900 R 2023
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.
BMW F 900 R 2023

The BMW F 900 R is a full-grown motorbike. 895 cc, 105 hp and 92 Nm smell of versatility. The F 900 R fulfils this promise completely. The motorbike, including electronics and components, does a great job in every situation. But of all things, the heart of the bike, the engine and transmission unit, does not shine in premium gloss.