| 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 | 54 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@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 | 2.18 quart | |
| 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 | 6.90 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 362 hp/2500lbs | |
| 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 (48 mph) | 2.438 (47 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.75 (68 mph) | 1.714 (66 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (90 mph) | 1.333 (85 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.095 (109 mph) | 1.111 (102 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.956 (125 mph) | 0.966 (117 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.869 (138 mph) | 0.852 (134 mph) |
| 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, 5.91 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Pro‐Lever linkage | Monoshock, 5.71 in travel |