KTM 690 Duke R ABS vs Ducati Monster 695 (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 690 Duke R ABSstacks up against the Ducati Monster 695. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 690 Duke R ABSDucati Monster 695
Model year20152008
Price
Engine690 cc695 cc
Horsepower69 hp72 hp
Torque61 Nm
Weight150 kg168 kg
Seat height34 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bosch 9M+ ABSDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Bosch 9M+ ABSSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

KTM 690 Duke R ABS vs Ducati Monster 695 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 690 Duke R ABS and the Ducati Monster 695 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 690 Duke R ABS brings 69 hp in a 150 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 695 counters with 72 hp at 168 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: