Kawasaki Z650 vs KTM 690 Duke: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Z650 (2020-2025) and the KTM 690 Duke (2019), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Z650 67.3 hp, KTM 690 Duke 73 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Z650 65.7 Nm, KTM 690 Duke 74 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Z650 (2020-2025)67.3
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)73 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Z650 (2020-2025)65.7
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)74 (best)
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Z650 (2020-2025)187
- KTM 690 Duke (2019)148
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2020-2025 Remove |  2019 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2020-2025 | 2019 |
| Engine | 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve, Euro 5-compliant | 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 690 cc |
| Power | 67.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm | 73 hpBest |
| Torque | 65.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 74 NmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 187 kg (wet) | 148 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 125mm travel, non-adjustable | Fourche telehydraulique inversee 43 mm WP / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in) |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK single shock, twin-sided aluminum swingarm, adjustable spring preload only, ~130mm travel | WP monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in) |
| Brake system | ABS standard; assist and slipper clutch | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 300mm petal discs, 2-piston calipers | 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm petal disc, single-piston caliper | 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2) | 160/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 7,349 (US) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.