Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vs KTM 690 Duke: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2019) and the KTM 690 Duke (2019), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 73.8 hp, KTM 690 Duke 73 hp.
- Torque: Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 72 Nm, KTM 690 Duke 74 Nm.
- Weight: Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 158.5 kg, KTM 690 Duke 148 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2019)73.8 (best)
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)73
Torque Nm
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2019)72
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)74 (best)
Weight kg
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (2019)158.5
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)148 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2019 Remove |  2019 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2019 | 2019 |
| Engine | 692.7 ccm (42.27 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke | Slip Regulation">MSR engine regulation system to prevent the rear wheel from locking up during heavy downshifts, and Supermoto mode for the ABS, which deactivates the latter only on the rear wheel. These features are standard on the 690 Duke R. Having achieved a form of excellence in its field, the KTM 690 Duke can boast of being even more efficient and exhilarating than yesterday, while at the same time making its mark on the mid-size roadster clan. There's nothing like a single in the belly, a |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 692 cc | 690 cc |
| Power | 73.8 hp @ 8,500 rpmBest | 73 hp |
| Torque | 72 Nm @ 6,750 rpm | 74 NmBest |
| Transmission | CLUTCH APTC(TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated, Chain (final drive) | 6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 158.5 kg (dry) | 148 kg (dry)Best |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 14 LBest |
| Front suspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm | Fourche telehydraulique inversee 43 mm WP / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in) |
| Rear suspension | WP-Monoshock with linkage | WP monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in) |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS |
| Front brake | Double disc. Brembo four piston ABS, 320 mm | 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Single-piston caliper., 240 mm | 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 110/80-R17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-R17 | 160/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |