Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vs KTM 690 Duke: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2020) and the KTM 690 Duke (2019), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 75 hp, KTM 690 Duke 73 hp.
- Torque: Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 74 Nm, KTM 690 Duke 74 Nm.
- Weight: Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 157 kg, KTM 690 Duke 148 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2020)75 (best)
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)73
Torque Nm
- Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2020)74
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)74
Weight kg
- Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (2020)157
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)148 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2020 Remove |  2019 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2020 | 2019 |
| Engine | 692.7 ccm (42.27 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke, Injection | 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 | 75 hpBest | 73 hp |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Slipper clutch, Chain (final drive) | 6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 157 kg (dry) | 148 kg (dry)Best |
| Seat height | 830 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 shock absorber with linkage | WP monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in) |
| Brake system | ABS | ABS |
| Front brake | Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted., 320 mm | 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper., 240 mm | 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | Not available | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | Not available | 160/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |