| Engine | KTM 690 Duke | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 692 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 72 hp (@8 200 RPM) | 72 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 74 Nm (@6 500 RPM) | 64 Nm (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 550 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Single | SOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 12.70:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.30 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W50, Liqui Moly 10W50, Motul 10W50 | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | inside, NGK LKAR9BI‐10, outside, NGK LMAR7DI‐10 | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 105.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 80.0 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 55.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.75 kg/hp | |
| Power to weight | 363 hp/Ton | |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | KTM 690 Duke | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 5/8 x 1/4” (520) X‐ring | DID 525 V8, 110 links |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.194 | 2.088 |
| Final drive | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (77 km/h) | 2.461 (84 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.75 (110 km/h) | 1.777 (116 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (145 km/h) | 1.38 (150 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.095 (176 km/h) | 1.125 (184 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 0.956 (202 km/h) | 0.961 (215 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.869 (222 km/h) | 0.851 (243 km/h) |
| Chasis | KTM 690 Duke | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Lattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder- coated | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss |
| Front susp. | USD Fork 4357 ROTA SPLIT | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke |
| Rear susp. | Pro‐Lever linkage | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel |