Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018 vs. KTM 390 Duke 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018 vs KTM 390 Duke 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018 compared to KTM 390 Duke 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

KTM 390 Duke 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	89 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	68.2 HP	Engine power	44 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	35 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.6
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	125 mm	Travel	142 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	150 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	65 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	230 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 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	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,410 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2018

The Ninja 650 firmly stamps its predecessor (Er-6f). The engine has mastered the Euro 4 hurdle well and serves up a very usable 68 hp, the chassis is simply great for this class, and the weight reduction of 18(!) kilos compared to the ER-6f justifies reverent nods.

Transparent chassis for sport

playful and good-natured handling, excellent brakes, sharp looks a la ZX-10R

resilient engine.

Little sound from the series pot

engine shows slight vibrations

KTM 390 Duke 2017

It's actually incredible how much fun you can have with less than 50 hp. The KTM 390 Duke is a little fun cannon that you won't find anywhere else in a hurry. Its sporty set-up with the front-wheel-oriented seating position makes it a true cornering predator - you don't need any more in the angular gear. The sharp looks and the TFT display give it a very high-class appearance.

Sporty seating position

low weight

TFT display

sharp appearance

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