KTM 690 Duke 2013 vs. Yamaha XJ6 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2013

KTM 690 Duke 2013

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2013 compared to Yamaha XJ6 2009

KTM 690 Duke 2013
Yamaha XJ6 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102 mmBore65.5 mm
StrokeStroke84.5 mmStroke44.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power78 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque59.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio12.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesRocker arm, OHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement690 ccmDisplacement600 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,466 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height785 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17.3 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke 2013

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

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2009

Despite the common basis, the XJ appears much younger and more aggressive. A mid-cass motorbike that by no means makes you feel mid-range. Except for the swingarm, the motorbike appears quite high-quality and cool. The bike is a little easier to handle than the Diversion.

rider-friendly performance characteristics

optimal clutch

playful, lighter handling

seat comfort

individual look

young

aggressive

high-quality.

Design components not too demanding

torque development

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 Duke vs Yamaha XJ6

Price KTM 690 Duke

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