KTM 690 Duke R vs Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 690 Duke Rstacks up against the Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM 690 Duke R | Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 1986 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 690 cc | 697 cc |
| Horsepower | 75 hp | — |
| Weight | 148 kg | 200 kg |
| Seat height | 34 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | — | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bosch 9M+ ABS. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Bosch 9M+ ABS. | Single disc |
KTM 690 Duke R vs Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM 690 Duke R and the Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 690 Duke R brings 75 hp in a 148 kg package, while the Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer counters with its own power figure at 200 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: