Triumph Speed Triple (2009) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2006-07) vs KTM 690 Duke (2018)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki | KTM |
Model: | Speed Triple | VN 900 Vulcan Classic | 690 Duke |
Years: | 2009 | 2006-07 | 2018 |
Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve |
Capacity: | 1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 690 cc / 42.1 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 71.4 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 105 x 80 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 12.7:1 |
Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | Keihin EFI, Throttle Body 50 mm |
Ignition: | Digital inductive type | Digital | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 94.9 Nm / 131 hp @ 9100 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm |
Max Torque: | 105 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 78 ft-lb @ 5100 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet multi-disc, manual | APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihopping |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6-Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Chain, 16:40 |
Frame: | Tubular, fabricated aluminum alloy, perimeter | Double-cradle, steel | Chrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frame |
Front Suspension: | 45 mm Upside down forks with dual rate springs and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | WP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357 |
Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 135 mm / 5.3" |
Rear Suspension: | Monoshock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | WP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever Linkage |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.7 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 135 mm / 5.3" |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABS |
Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABS |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90 -16 | 120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL |
Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/70 -15 | 160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL |
Rake: | 24° | 32° | 26.5o |
Wheelbase: | 1429 mm / 56.3 in | 1645 mm / 64.8 in | 1466 mm / 57.7" |
Seat Height: | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in | 835 mm / 32.9" |
Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.89 gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |