KTM Duke 690 R vs Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs MV Agusta Brutale 800 Comparison
Updated: 07, Oct, 2017 04:38 AM
Expected Price
₹ 4,50,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 9,72,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 15,59,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 192 mm | NA | 135 mm | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 14 litres | 17.5 litres | 16.5 litres | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1466±15 mm | 1480 mm | 1400 mm | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 865 mm | Adjustable 785 - 810 mm | 830 mm | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 6 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| 15-25 kmpl (approx.) | NA | 17.85 kmpl (Combined) | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 690 cc | 821 cc | 798 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 105 mm | 88 mm | 79 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 80 mm | 67.5 mm | 54.3 mm | |
| Primary Gear Ratio | |||
| 36:79 | NA | NA | |
| Secondary Gear Ratio | |||
| 16:40 | NA | NA | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Engine Details | |||
| 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine | Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, liquid cooled | Three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve, DOHC | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 73.75 Bhp @ 8000 rpm | 110.46 BHP (112 Hp) @ 9,250 rpm | 109 HP @ 11500 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Clutch | |||
| APTC(TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated | APTC slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with control cable | Hydraulically actuated Wet-clutch, multi-disc with back torque limiting device | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump | NA | Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps | NA | NA | |
| Ignition | |||
| Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | NA | NA | |
| Engine Management | |||
| Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition | NA | Integrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with three injectors Engine control unit Eldor EM2.0, throttle body full drive by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and misfire Torque control with four maps, Traction Control with eight levels of intervention | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 74 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 89.4 NM @ 7,750 rpm | 83 NM @ 7600 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Service Reminder | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | NA | NA | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Vehicle Overview | |||
| KTM 690 Duke R carries the largest single cylinder engine in the company's lineup. It is good for 73.75 BHP at 8000 rpm and 74 Nm at 6500 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox while claimed top speed for the Duke R is 196 kmph. The motorcycle comes with expensive parts like Brembo 320 mm front and 240 mm rear disc brake, 43 mm WP USD forks and 865 mm of high seat position. The motorcycle will soon be replaced with the new 790 Duke, carrying a twin cylinder 790 cc engine for more power and high performance. | Ducati Monster 821 Dark is currently the most affordable model in the entire Monster lineup of the Italian superbike maker. It is powered by a 821cc, L-Twin engine producing 110.46 BHP at 9250 rpm and 89.4 Nm at 7750 rpm. The motorcycle comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and claims a service interval of 15000 kilometers/12 months. It comes with 320 mm dual front disc brakes for efficient braking while its 43 mm USD forks helps in razor sharp handling of this 205.5 kg Monster 821. It uses Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres for enhanced traction and rivals Kawasaki Z800 and Benelli TNT 899 in the Indian market. | MV Agust Brutale 800 is an exclusive street machine with 109 HP of maximum power and 83 Nm of torque. The engine is quite powerful, further bringing benefits with its lightweight body and aerodynamically efficient design. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a back torque limiter. The bike comes with premium Brembo brakes, Marzocchi suspension, and sticky tires. | |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Brake | |||
| 320mm Brembo monoblock four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc | 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, axial pump with ABS as standard | Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and flange, Brembo radial-type, with 4 pistons Ø 32 mm (Ø 1.26 in.) | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Rear Brake | |||
| 240mm Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 245mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment | Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia, Brembo with 2 pistons - Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Mag Alloys | NA | NA | |
| ABS | |||
| Bosch 9M+ Two Channel (incl. cornering ABS, disengageable, supermoto mode opt.) | Bosch 9 Plus with RLM (Rear wheel Lift-up Mitigation) | ||
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| WP upside-down Ø 43 mm | Upside down 43mm forks | Marzocchi “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage | Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double-sided swingarm | Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head | ALS Steel tubular trellis | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 150 mm | 140mm (5.5 in) | 124 mm (4.88 in.) | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 150 mm | 130mm (5.1in) | 125 mm (4.92 in.) | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Chain | |||
| X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" | NA | NA | |
| Steering Angle | |||
| 63.5° | NA | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Naked | Naked | Naked | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Spectacul'R | Essentially Monster | NA | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 KTM Duke 690 R | 2016 Ducati Monster 821 Dark | MV Agusta Brutale 800 | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Upcoming | Discontinued | NA | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 KTM Duke 690 R is expected to be priced around Rs 4.50 lakh in India (ex-showroom). | 2016 Ducati Monster 821 Dark price was Rs 9.72 lakh before being discontinued. | NA | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Black | Black | Red, Black, White | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
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