Yamaha FZ-8N 2011 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2009

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha FZ-8N 2011 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2009

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011
KTM 690 Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore68 mmBore102 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power65 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.8
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement779 ccmDisplacement654 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTubular

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,460 mmWheelbase1,472 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height865 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

Yamaha FZ-8N 2011

But as in life, you can't demonise the "approximate 3/4 litre" concept of the FZ-8 by quickly leafing through the data sheets. That would be a shame, because the 8 has given us a lot of pleasure in the 3,200 kilometres we have covered so far. Contrary to the facts, the 800 is probably the best choice for the average ambitious rider.

Stable and stable

chassis relatively universal

large variety of accessories

acceptable performance

Footrest detent insert sets too early and brings unsteadiness into the chassis - as well as scraping on the ground

ugly exhaust

a bit cumbersome

KTM 690 Duke 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Are there so many people who don't need 100 hp to stabilise their ego? I think with previous single-cylinder models, it was always the design that was the problem, not the lack of power. The Duke manages to look really high-quality even as a small single-cylinder.

Stable frame

relatively low overall weight

good chassis

high-quality components

strong braking system

handling.

Significantly weaker single-cylinder engine

somewhat less comfort

somewhat less power.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha FZ-8N vs KTM 690 Duke

Price Yamaha FZ-8N

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Price KTM 690 Duke

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