Ducati Monster 797 2017 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

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Overview - Ducati Monster 797 2017 vs KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 797 2017 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017
KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke84.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power73 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque68.9 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder2Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesRocker arm, OHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement803 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandSachsBrandWP
TravelTravel150 mmTravel150 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66 degreeRake63.5 degree

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter240 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,435 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height865 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)193 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)149.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 797 2017

Ducati Monster 797 2017

The Ducati Monster 797 is a great entry into the Monster family. Great V2 sound and great looks make it a fully-fledged Ducati Monster family member. The seating position is sporty, which makes chasing times on the home track a real pleasure. In everyday use, however, you have to bite the bullet when it comes to the suspension. The set-up is hard as a board, and bumps are passed on directly to the driver. Very exhausting in the long run.

Powerful engine

great sound

easy-to-read display

classy look

too hard a chassis

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

KTM 690 Duke R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 797 vs KTM 690 Duke R

Price Ducati Monster 797

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Price KTM 690 Duke R

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