Honda CB 1000 R 2012 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Overview - Honda CB 1000 R 2012 vs KTM 690 Duke 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Technical Specifications Honda CB 1000 R 2012 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	75 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56.5 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	99 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	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	4	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Backbone	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	217 kg	Kerb Weight	149.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB 1000 R 2012

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB 1000 R vs KTM 690 Duke

Price Honda CB 1000 R

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