Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2009

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Overview - Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023 vs KTM 690 Duke 2009

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Stylish and practical: PRO tank bags from SW-MOTECH

Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

Details

Technical Specifications Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2009

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

KTM 690 Duke 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84.6 mm	Bore	102 mm
Engine power	Engine power	65 HP	Engine power	65 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	900 ccm	Displacement	654 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,472 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	765 mm	Seat Height	865 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2, A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Speed Twin 900 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.