KTM Duke 690 vs Ducati Monster 821 vs KTM Duke 790 Comparison

Updated: 03, Aug, 2021 10:15 AM

Expected Price

₹ 4,25,000
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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 10,99,000
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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 8,64,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Ground Clearance
192 mmNA186 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 litres16.5 litres14 litres
Wheelbase
1466±15 mm1480 mm1475 mm
Seat Height
835 mmAdjustable 785-810 mm825 mm
Dry Weight
148.5 kg180.5 kg169 kg

PERFORMANCE FIGURES

0-100 kmph
6 secsNA3.70 secs

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
NA
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
NA
Engine Kill Switch
NA
Pillion Grabrail
NA
Riding Modes

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
15-25 kmpl (approx.)NAAs reported by KTM, the certified mileage of Duke 790 is 22.72 kmpl.

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
690 cc821 cc799 cc
Bore
105 mm88 mm88 mm
Stroke
80 mm67.5 mm65.7 mm
Primary Gear Ratio
36:79NANA
Secondary Gear Ratio
16:40NANA
Number of Cylinders
122
Engine Details
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine821cc, L-Twin, Water CooledNew 799cc Parallel-Twin Engine
Maximum Power
72 Bhp @ 8000 rpm109 HP @ 9250 rpm105 HP @ 9000 rpm
Number of Gears
66 Speed6
Clutch
APTC(TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuatedAPTC Slipper and Self-Servo Wet Multiplate Clutch with Control CableWet Multi-plate
Cooling
Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pumpWater CoolingLiquid Cooling
Lubrication
Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsNASemi Dry-Sump Lubrication
Ignition
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustmentNANA
Maximum Torque
70 Nm @ 6500 rpm86 Nm @ 7750 rpm86 NM @ 8000 rpm
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantEuro 4BS4-Compliant

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

ABS Light
NA
Low Fuel Warning Light
NA
Low Oil Indicator
NA
Low Battery Indicator
NA
Service Reminder
NA
Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigitalDigital
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Trip Meter
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Clock
DigitalNADigital
Odometer
DigitalNA

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance FreeMF

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Vehicle Overview
KTM 690 Duke is one of the most efficient motorcycles ever made in the world. It carries a 690cc, single cylinder engine producing 72 BHP at 8000 rpm and 70 Nm at 6500 rpm. The best part comes when its power to weight ratio is calculated as the bike weighs just 148.5 kg (dry). It accelerates quickly and claims a top speed of 194 kmph. It comes with 43 mm USD forks with just 135 mm of wheel travel. 690 Duke rivals Benelli TNT 600i and Kawasaki ER-6N in its segment. It is the only single cylinder bike with such big displacement.NANA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
320mm Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc320mm Twin Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 Callipers, 4-Pistons, Axiial Pump300mm Dual Discs
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
240mm Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc245mm Disc, 2-Piston Floating Calliper240mm Single Disc
Wheel Type
Mag AlloysCast Aluminum WheelsAlloys
ABS
Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS (disengageable, optional Supermoto mode)
2-Channel

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
WP upside-down Ø 43 mmUpside Down 43mm Forks43mm WP Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkageProgressive Linkage with Adjustable Monoshock. Aluminium Double-Sided SwingarmWP Monoshock
Frame (Chassis)
Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coatedTubular Steel Trellis Frame Attached to the Cylinders HeadChromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame using the Engine as Stressed Element, Powder Coated
Rear Wheel Travel
135 mm140mm150 mm
Front Wheel Travel
135 mm130mm140 mm

Miscellaneous Information

Chain
X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4"NANA
Steering Angle
63.5°NANA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedNakedNaked
Official Tagline
Smooth CriminalWe Love MonsterThe Most Precise Street Weapon
Bike Variant
2024 KTM Duke 6902019 Ducati Monster 8212020 KTM Duke 790
Availability Status in India
UpcomingDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Latest Price in India
2024 KTM Duke 690 is expected to be priced around Rs 4.25 lakh in India (ex-showroom).2019 Ducati Monster 821 price was Rs 10.99 lakh before being discontinued.2020 KTM Duke 790 price was Rs 8.64 lakh before being discontinued.
Colour Options
Orange, WhiteDucati Red, Dark Stealth, Ducati YellowOrange
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol

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