2014 KTM 690 Duke vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 KTM 690 Duke 2014 KTM 690 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Power
52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed
202.9 km/h / 126 mph
Weight
149.5 kg / 330 in
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20142026
Make ModelKTM 690 DukeYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.6 in135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight (kg)149.5-
Dry Weight149.5 kg / 330 in-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR350 kg / 772 lbs-
Oil Capacity1.7 L / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt-
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Top Speed202.9 km/h / 126 mph-
Max Power52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque69.8 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 51.6 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.3 sec-
Engine
Displacement690 cc / 42.1 cu in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke102 x 84.5 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 15W-50-
ExhaustStainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converterIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel Consumption4.2 L/100 km / 23.9 km/l / 56.2 US mpg / 67.5 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionGeneration Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)Fuel injection with YCC-T
Fuel Reserve3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt-
IgnitionKokusan DC-CDITCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationWet sumpWet sump
Spark PlugNGK LKAR 8BI - 9 (inside plug) NGK LMAR 7A - 9 (outside plug-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 11.2 Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operatedMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"Chain
Final Drive Ratio16:40-
Gear Ratios1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20-
Primary Drive Ratios36:79-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frameA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontWP Upside-down forks, 4357 ROMATelescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflectorLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake-24°
Steering Head Angle63.5°-
Trail115 mm / 4.5 in91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliperSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims - FrontCast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17"-
Rims - RearCast aluminium wheels 5.5 x 17"-
Tyres - Front120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R