KTM 690 Duke R (2015) vs BMW R 45 (1982-85)
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| Make: | KTM | BMW |
| Model: | 690 Duke R | R 45 |
| Years: | 2015 | 1982-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 690 cc / 42.1 cu in | 453 cc / 27.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102 x 84.5 mm | 70 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid Cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Induction: | Generation Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle) | 2 x Bing V65 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Kokusan DC-CDI | Bosch contact free electronic ignition |
| Max Power: | 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm | 20 kW / 27 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 69.8 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 51.6 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm | 37.5 Nm 3.8 kgf-m / 27.65 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | WP Upside-down forks, 4357 ROMA Split | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 175 mm / 6.9" |
| Rear Suspension: | WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector | Long swinging arm with adjustable strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3" |
| Front Brakes: | Single 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper | 2 x ∅260mm Discs, 2 piston caliper. |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliper | Single ∅200mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL | 1.85 - B18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL | 2.50 - B18 |
| Dry Weight: | 149.5 kg / 330 in | 185 kg / 408 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |