Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage vs KTM 690 Duke R (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cagestacks up against the KTM 690 Duke R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha MT-07 Moto CageKTM 690 Duke R
Model year20172017
Price
Engine689 cc690 cc
Horsepower74 hp75 hp
Torque68 Nm
Weight164 kg148 kg
Seat height32 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS. Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bosch 9M+ ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Bosch 9M+ ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage vs KTM 690 Duke R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage and the KTM 690 Duke R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha MT-07 Moto Cage brings 74 hp in a 164 kg package, while the KTM 690 Duke R counters with 75 hp at 148 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: