KTM 690 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	690 cc	321 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14 L	14 L
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Clutch Type	Hydraulic	Wet multi-plate
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 84.5 mm	68 mm x 44.1 mm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled	Double Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Water Cooled
Exhuast Pipes	1 into 1 Exhaust	1 into 1 Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	1
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	Catalytic Converter
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	--	11.2:1

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Dimension

Ground Clearance	192 mm	160 mm
Wheelbase	1466 mm	1380 mm
Dry Weight	149.5 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Oil Tank Capacity	--	2.4 L
Width	--	720 mm
Kerb Weight	--	169 kg
Length	--	2090 mm
Height	--	1135 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System	TCI
Start Option	Electric & Automatic Decompressor	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--
Front Suspension	WP Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	WP Mono shock	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	100/70 R17	110/70 R17
Rear Tyre	150/60 R17	140/70 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12V

12V, 7.0 Ah

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	optional optional
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	Optional Optional
Traction Control	Yes	Optional Optional
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Sport Sport
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No	Optional Optional
Central Locking	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features	KTM Safety Features KTM Safety Features	--
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Optional Optional
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	No

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Additional Features	Control Handling Control Handling	--

Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Split Seat Split Seat	Split Seat Split Seat
Body Frame Material	Chrome Molybdenum Steel Chrome Molybdenum Steel	Mild Steel Mild Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Tubular Space Tubular Space	Rhombus Rhombus
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	No

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Projector Lamp Projector Lamp

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc