Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017 vs. KTM 690 Duke R 2016
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
KTM 690 Duke R 2016
Overview - Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017 vs KTM 690 Duke R 2016
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
KTM 690 Duke R 2016
Technical Specifications Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017 compared to KTM 690 Duke R 2016
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Basically, it hardly matters whether I think the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth is good or bad - the first 95 of the 695 units worldwide were sold out within 20 minutes. So there's no need to worry about the remaining 600. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that the Abarth version looks enormously good with the carbon fairings front and rear, the Akrapovic exhaust and the suede saddle. The low handlebars are not as comfortable as the conventional XSR900, but fit perfectly with this stylish appearance. The engine, chassis and brakes work just like on the normal XSR900 - in other words, extremely sporty and wonderfully rideable.
KTM 690 Duke R 2016
The 'R' picks up where the standard Duke leaves off, or reaches its limits. On the road, the difference will only be noticeable in a home track duel, but on the racetrack it becomes particularly clear. The decisive factors here are the brakes, the adjustable chassis and the lean angle clearance. The 30 mm higher seat automatically puts you in a front-wheel racing position, gives you more feedback from the chassis and puts more pressure on the brakes. The 'R' already has everything on board that you only get with the standard version via the Track Pack - and even more. Namely the fine suspension and the Akrapovic exhaust. In return, you have to make small concessions in terms of comfort in everyday use.
