2017 KTM 690 Duke vs 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9

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
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
Year20172025
Make ModelKTM 690 DukeYamaha YZF-R9
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9"831 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7"1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.55"140 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)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-195 kg / 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm93 Nm / 68.6lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Engine
Displacement690 cc / 42.1 cu in889 cc / 54.2 cu-in
Engine DetailSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valveFour stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke105 x 80 mm78 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:111.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
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 assist and slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, 16:40O-ring chain
Gear Ratios1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20-
Primary Drive36:79-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.681 (79/47)
Transmission / Drive6-SpeedConstant mesh 6-speed transmission
Chassis
Frame TypeChrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frameAluminium Deltabox
Suspension - FrontWP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357Telescopic fork, fully adjustable KYB
Suspension - RearWP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever LinkageSwingarm (link suspension), fully-adjustable KYB
Rake26.5o22.35°
Trail-94 mm / 3.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3"119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.3"117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABS2x 320mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema radial master cylinder
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABSSingle 220mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
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 - Front3.50 x 17", cast aluminiumMT3.5 x 17 M/C
Wheels - Rear5.00 x 17", cast aluminiumMT5.50 x 17 M/C