2014 KTM 690 Duke vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

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
2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20142025
Make ModelKTM 690 DukeYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.6 in140 mm / 5.5 in
Height-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Length-1181 mm / 46.5.in
Width-706 mm / 27.8 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
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-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed202.9 km/h / 126 mph-
Max Power52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque69.8 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 51.6 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile12.3 sec-
Engine
Displacement690 cc / 42.1 cu in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valvesFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke102 x 84.5 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 15W-50-
ExhaustStainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter-
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 assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"O-ring 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 Ratios36:791.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6 Speed Constant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeChromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frameAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontWP Upside-down forks, 4357 ROMATelescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflectorSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake-22.35°
Steering Head Angle63.5°-
Trail115 mm / 4.5 in94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3 in119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3 in117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliperSingle 220mm hydraulic 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 TL120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Tyres - Rear160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheels - Front-MT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear-MT5.50 x 17 M/C