KTM 690 Duke 2016 vs. Honda CBR600RR 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2016

Honda CBR600RR 2009
Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2016 vs Honda CBR600RR 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2016

Honda CBR600RR 2009
Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2016 compared to Honda CBR600RR 2009
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 690 Duke 2016

It is unbelievable how cultivated KTM has developed the single-cylinder without sacrificing performance. It can be considered a stroke of genius that, within the framework of the EURO4 standard, the engine's running culture was raised while at the same time increasing power. The flat torque curve is responsible for the smooth, powerful propulsion. From 4000 revs, the Duke pushes hard and revs up to 8500 revs. Even at low revs, the engine does not stutter or swallow, which is an advantage in the city. The Duke's greatest strength, apart from its rideability, is its manoeuvrability, which is why it can confidently be called a toy. It's only when you're on the racetrack and attacking hard that you wish you had the "R" under your bum.
Honda CBR600RR 2009

The new Honda CBR600RR divides minds above all with its idiosyncratic front - and that's a good thing, after all, this makes it perceived as completely new and different from its predecessor. That this is not the case is proven by the rest of the machine, the high-mounted rear silencer, the chassis and the engine are largely unchanged.