The KTM 690 Duke motorcycle was released in 2016 with a 690 cc engine, single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve capacity, and a compression ratio of 12.7:1. Its maximum power is 74 horsepower at 8000 rpm and torque of 74 Nm at 6500 rpm. It has a hydraulic slipper clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a chrome-moly steel Trellis frame and an aluminum powder-coated sub-frame with WP Performance System Upside Down front suspension and Pro Lever Linkage Rear Suspension. It has two-channel ABS brakes, Brembo fixed calipers, and a Bosch 9M system, as well as cast aluminum wheels and tires sized 120/70 and 160/60 for the front and rear, respectively. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1466mm, a ground clearance of 192mm, and a seat height of 835mm. The motorcycle weighs 148.5kg and runs on a 14-liter fuel tank. The engine is cooled by liquid and lubricated by pressure lubrication with two oil pumps. The ignition is contactless controlled fully electronic with digital ignition adjustment, and it starts with a push button. It also has Keihin EFI and throttle body 50mm for induction.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM 690 Duke
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve |
| Capacity | 690 cc / 42.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 105 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication System | Pressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps |
| Induction | Keihin EFI, Throttle Body 50 mm |
| Spark Plugs | Inside: NGK LKAR9BI-10 Outside: NGK LMAR7DI-10 |
| Ignition | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment |
| Starting | Electric |
| Battery | CBTX9-BS 12V, 8.6Ah |
| Max Power | 54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihopping |
| Transmission | 6-Speed |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20 |
| Final Drive | Chain, 16:40 |
| Primary Drive | 36:79 |
| Frame | Chrome-moly steel Trellis frame, aluminum powder coated sub-frame |
| Front Suspension | WP Performance Systems Upside Down 4357 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3″ |
| Rear Suspension | WP Performance System emulsion with Pro Lever Linkage |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 135 mm / 5.3″ |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc, Brembo 4 piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two channel ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two channelABS |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17″, cast aluminium |
| Rear Wheel | 5.00 x 17″, cast aluminium |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 – ZR17 M/C 58W TL |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 – ZR17 M/C 69W TL |
| Rake | 26.5o |
| Wheelbase | 1466 mm / 57.7″ |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm / 7.55″ |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9″ |
| Dry Weight | 148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs |
| Dry Weight | 148.5 kg / 327.4 lbs |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 1.7 Litres / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |
