KTM 690 Duke 2013 vs. KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 690 Duke 2013

KTM 690 Duke 2013

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

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Overview - KTM 690 Duke 2013 vs KTM 890 Duke 2021

The KTM 690 Duke 2013 is a naked bike with a 1-cylinder engine that produces 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque. It features a liquid cooling system and has a displacement of 690cc. The front suspension is an Upside-Down telescopic fork by WP, while the rear suspension is also by WP. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular design. The front brakes have four pistons and use radial technology. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as Ride by Wire. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 160mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1466mm and the seat height is 835mm. The fuel tank has a capacity of 14 liters.

On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is also a naked bike but with a 2-cylinder engine that produces 115 horsepower and 92 Nm of torque. It has a liquid cooling system and a displacement of 889cc. The front and rear suspensions are both Upside-Down telescopic forks by WP. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular design, similar to the 690 Duke. The front brakes also have four pistons and use radial technology. In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the 890 Duke offers a more comprehensive package, including ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Traction control, and Anti-wheelie. The front tire has the same width and diameter as the 690 Duke, but the rear tire is wider at 180mm. The wheelbase is slightly longer at 1476mm, while the seat height is lower at 820mm. The fuel tank capacity remains the same at 14 liters.

KTM 690 Duke 2013

KTM 690 Duke 2013

In terms of strengths, the KTM 690 Duke 2013 is praised for its light weight, sufficient power, and low consumption. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is commended for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and comprehensive electronics package. It is also noted that the 890 Duke does not leave riders desiring the R version on country roads.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

As for weaknesses, the KTM 690 Duke 2013 is criticized for not having any chassis adjustment options and for offering low comfort. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is mentioned to have a quickshifter that comes at an extra cost.

Overall, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 offers significant improvements over the 690 Duke 2013 in terms of power, torque, and advanced rider assistance systems. It also provides a more refined riding experience with its rev-happy engine, lively handling, and buttery-smooth quickshifter. However, it should be noted that the 690 Duke 2013 still holds its own with its light weight, sufficient power, and low consumption.

Technical Specifications KTM 690 Duke 2013 compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 690 Duke 2013
KTM 890 Duke 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore102 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke84.5 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power115 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque70 NmTorque92 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,500 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio13.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeAntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesRocker arm, OHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement690 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRide by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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 width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,466 mmWheelbase1,476 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 690 Duke 2013

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.

Light weight

sufficient power

low consumption

No chassis adjustment possible

low comfort

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

The predecessor 790 Duke already proved that KTM knows how to build a mid-range naked bike for the road. The new 890 carries the torch with a puffy chest and once again lives up to its scalpel nickname. Lively, it pulls the radii and gives off a certain nervousness that can be interpreted as a wild character. The equipment is almost complete - but only almost. Why do you have to pay extra for the quickshifter when it was standard on the predecessor? It is all the more annoying that the clutchless upshifting and downshifting functions as smoothly as butter and that one would not want to do without it.

Rev-happy engine

lively handling

buttery-smooth quickshifter

electronics package

does not arouse a desire for the R version on the country road.

Quickshifter at extra cost

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 690 Duke vs KTM 890 Duke

There are a few key differences between a KTM 690 Duke 2013 and a KTM 890 Duke 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Duke 2021 is about 86% higher. A KTM 690 Duke 2013 experiences a loss of 200 USD in one year and 610 USD in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 350 USD and 1,020 USD for a KTM 890 Duke 2021. Compared to KTM 890 Duke 2021 there are less KTM 690 Duke 2013 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 9 compared to 22. It takes less time to sell a KTM 690 Duke with 60 days compared to 78 days for a KTM 890 Duke. Since model year 2008 1000PS.de editors have written 29 reviews for the KTM 690 Duke and 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke since model year 2021. The first review for the KTM 690 Duke was published on 9/28/2007 and now has more than 14,800 views. This compares to more than 37,800 views for the first review on KTM 890 Duke published on 1/19/2021.

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