Kawasaki Z650 2018 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2008

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2008

KTM 690 Duke 2008

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2018 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2008

Kawasaki Z650 2018
KTM 690 Duke 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power65 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement654 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,472 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height865 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

The Kawasaki Z 650 is the tip of the middle class for small male and female riders. On its compact dimensions, you probably won't feel comfortable as a giant. Heart-warming feelings, however, come from the engine, which delights with a very smooth pull. On the chassis side, a Kawasaki-typical tight set-up was chosen, which finds a great compromise in everyday use. The negative display is very easy to read and is reminiscent of its predecessor, the ER-6n - very nice!

Even power delivery

sporty chassis

compact dimensions

negative display

a little too small for tall people

KTM 690 Duke 2008

KTM 690 Duke 2008

Are there so many people who don't need 100 hp to stabilise their ego? I think with previous single-cylinder models, it was always the design that was the problem, not the lack of power. The Duke manages to look really high-quality even as a small single-cylinder.

Stable frame

relatively low overall weight

good chassis

high-quality components

strong braking system

handling.

Significantly weaker single-cylinder engine

somewhat less comfort

somewhat less power.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 vs KTM 690 Duke

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price KTM 690 Duke

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