KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015 vs. KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2018

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Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015 vs KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015 compared to KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015
KTM 690 Duke 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore102 mm
Engine powerEngine power175 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque127 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeAntihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,195 ccmDisplacement690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

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Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,425 mmWheelbase1,466 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height835 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.

KTM 690 Duke 2018

KTM 690 Duke 2018

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 RC8 R vs KTM 690 Duke

Price KTM 1190 RC8 R

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Price KTM 690 Duke

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