KTM 690 Duke (2008) vs Suzuki GS 500F (2004)
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| Make: | KTM | Suzuki |
| Model: | 690 Duke | GS 500F |
| Years: | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder |
| Capacity: | 653.7 cc / 39.91 cu in | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 80 mm | 74 x 56.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid Cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Generation Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle) | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 46 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm | 35.1 kW / 45.5 hp @ 9200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm | 40 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Chain |
| Frame: | Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frame | Steel, twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | WP Upside-down forks, 4860 ROMA | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Rear Suspension: | WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | Single 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper | Single 310mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliper | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - R17 | 110/70 H17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 - R17 | 130/70 H17 |
| Seat Height: | 865 mm / 34 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 148.5 kg / 327 in | 173 kg / 381 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |