| Engine | KTM 690 Duke | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 692 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power | 72 hp (@8 200 RPM) | 69 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 74 Nm (@6 500 RPM) | 64 Nm (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 000 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 550 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Single | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.70:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.30 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50, Motul 10W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | inside, NGK LKAR9BI‐10, outside, NGK LMAR7DI‐10 | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 105.0 mm | 83.0 mm |
| Stroke | 80.0 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 55.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.13 kg/hp | |
| Power to weight | 319 hp/Ton | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah (10 HR) |
| Gearbox | KTM 690 Duke | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 5/8 x 1/4” (520) X‐ring | 520 114 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.194 | 2.095 |
| Final drive | 2.5 | 3.067 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (77 km/h) | 2.438 (75 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.75 (110 km/h) | 1.714 (107 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (145 km/h) | 1.333 (137 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.095 (176 km/h) | 1.111 (165 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.956 (202 km/h) | 0.966 (189 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.869 (222 km/h) | 0.852 (215 km/h) |
| Chasis | KTM 690 Duke | Kawasaki Versys 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Lattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder- coated | Diamond steel frame |
| Front susp. | USD Fork 4357 ROTA SPLIT | 41mm USD, 150.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Pro‐Lever linkage | Monoshock, 145.00 mm travel |