2017 KTM 690 Duke vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 690 Duke 2017 KTM 690 Duke

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Power
54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Top Speed
270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
190 kg / 418 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20172026
Make ModelKTM 690 DukeSuzuki GSX-R 750
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9"810 mm / 31.8 in.
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7"1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.55"130 mm / 5.1 in
Height-1125 mm / 44.6 in.
Length-2030 mm / 79.9 in.
Width-710 mm / 28.0 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)148.5156
Wet Weight (kg)-190
Dry Weight148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Oil Capacity1.7 Litres / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt-
Wet Weight-190 kg / 418 lbs
Performance
Top Speed-270.7 km/h / 168 mph
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)-3.2 sec
Max Power54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm110.3 kW / 148 hp @ 12800 rpm
Max Torque74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm86.3 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 64 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile-10.7 sec
Top Gear Acceleration-4.1 sec
Engine
Displacement690 cc / 42.1 cu in749 c / 45.7 cub. in.
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valveFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore x Stroke105 x 80 mm70 x 48.7 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid. High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator which includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow.
Engine Oil Specification-Synthetic,10W/40
Fuel Consumption-5.5 l/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51 Imp mpg
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, Throttle Body 50 mmNew 32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjunction with the new S-DMS engine management system
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustmentDigital DC-CDI
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps-
Spark PlugInside: NGK LKAR9BI-10 Outside: NGK LMAR7DI-10NGK, CR9E
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityCBTX9-BS 12V, 8.6Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihoppingWet, multiple discs
Final DriveChain, 16:40Chain, RK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gear Ratios1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:201st 2.79 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.71 / 4th 1.50 / 5th 1.35 / 6th 1.20:1
Primary Drive36:79-
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frameUltra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings.
Suspension - FrontWP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357Showa inverted 41 mm cartridge front forks fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping
Suspension - RearWP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever LinkageShowa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping
Rake26.5o23.8°
Trail-97 mm / 3.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3"120 mm / 4.7 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3"130 mm / 5.1 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABS2 x 310 mm Discs, radial-mount opposed-four-piston Brembo 4 piston monoblock calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABSSingle 220 mm disc, Nissin single piston caliper
Rims - Front-3.8 x 17
Rims - Rear-5.5 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL180/55 ZR17
Wheels-Aluminum, 3 spoke
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17", cast aluminium-
Wheels - Rear5.00 x 17", cast aluminium-