Suzuki SV650X 2018 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2013

Suzuki SV650X 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2013
Overview - Suzuki SV650X 2018 vs KTM 690 Duke 2013

Suzuki SV650X 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2013
Technical Specifications Suzuki SV650X 2018 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2013
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Suzuki SV650X 2018

Retro is trendy, retro is cool. The people at Suzuki have also recognised this, and although they are not launching many new products for 2018, they are launching a really cool one - the SV650X. Not much had to be changed to place it in the ranks of modern cafe racers: Headlight fairing, paintwork, side panels, saddle and low handlebar ends are enough for the great result. Above all, the front-wheel-oriented seating position suits it well, but does not make it significantly more uncomfortable. The suspension can only be adjusted at the rear, but the lively engine is a blast and the price is right.
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.