Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018 vs KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2013

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire

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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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