2017 KTM 690 Duke vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

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 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
Year20172026
Make ModelKTM 690 DukeYamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9"831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7"1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.55"135 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)148.5-
Dry Weight148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Oil Capacity1.7 Litres / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt-
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement690 cc / 42.1 cu in689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valveFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke105 x 80 mm80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel InductionKeihin EFI, Throttle Body 50 mmFuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustmentTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
Lubrication SystemPressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps-
Spark PlugInside: NGK LKAR9BI-10 Outside: NGK LMAR7DI-10-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacityCBTX9-BS 12V, 8.6Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihoppingMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, 16:40Chain
Gear Ratios1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20-
Primary Drive36:79-
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frameA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontWP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever LinkageLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake26.5o24°
Trail-91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3"119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3"122 mm / 4.8 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABS2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABSSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
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
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17", cast aluminium-
Wheels - Rear5.00 x 17", cast aluminium-