KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2017

Overview - KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018 vs KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2017

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Technical Specifications KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2017

KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	103 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	63 mm	Stroke	84.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	125 HP	Engine power	73 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	109 Nm	Torque	70 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	12.6
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Rocker arm, OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,050 ccm	Displacement	690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	135 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP
Travel	Travel	220 mm	Travel	135 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	64 degree	Rake	63.5 degree

Brakes Front

Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	267 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,466 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	890 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	149.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1090 Adventure R 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 690 Duke 2017

Considering where the KTM Duke family once started, the 690 Duke is an incredible step forward. The engine is extremely refined and at the same time husky for a street-legal single-cylinder. Despite all the technology on board, it is still a very light motorbike and can almost be called a toy (in a good sense). Only its seating position divides opinions, because with the Duke 4 in 2012, the former supermotos became an almost tame naked bike with a front-wheel-oriented seating position. The advantage: everyday life and long tours should not be a problem on the current Duke.

powerful engine

suitable for everyday use

many technical aids

manoeuvrable

smooth running

For some, not a "real" single-cylinder Duke