KTM 690 Duke R (2012)

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The KTM 690 Duke R is a 2012 motorcycle with a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 690cc. It uses liquid cooling and has a compression ratio of 12.6:1. The ignition is powered by a Kokusan DC-CDI system and the bike has an electric starter. The maximum power output is 52.2 kW at 7500 rpm, while the maximum torque is 69.8 Nm at 6550 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission with a wet clutch system and a chain final drive. The frame is made of chromoly trellis and has a powder-coated aluminum sub-frame. The front suspension is a WP Upside-down fork with 135 mm of travel, while the rear suspension is a WP monoshock with 135 mm of travel. The bike has single-disc brakes with floating discs and is equipped with cast aluminum wheels with tubeless tires. The steering head angle is 63.5 degrees and the wheelbase is 1466 mm. The bike has a dry weight of 149.5 kg with a fuel capacity of 14 liters. It has an average fuel consumption of 4.2 L/100 km and can reach a top speed of 202.9 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 690 Duke R

Year: 2012


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Capacity: 690 cc / 42.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 102 x 84.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.6:1
Exhaust: Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15W-50
Induction: Generation Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)
Ignition: Kokusan DC-CDI
Spark Plug: NGK LKAR 8BI – 9 (inside plug) NGK LMAR 7A – 9 (outside plug
Battery: 12 V / 11.2 Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 69.8 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 51.6 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm

Clutch: APTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 36:79
Gear Ratios: 1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20
Final Drive Ratio: 16:40
Final Drive: Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″
Frame: Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frame
Front Suspension: WP Upside-down forks, 4357 ROMA
Front Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension: WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes: Single 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliper
Front Rim: Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17″
Rear Rim: Cast aluminium wheels 5.5 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 – ZR17 M/C 58W TL
Rear Tyre: 160/60 – ZR17 M/C 69W TL
Steering Head Angle: 63.5 degrees
Trail: 115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel base: 1466 mm / 57.7 in

Ground Clearance: 192 mm / 7.6 in
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in
Dry Weight: 149.5 kg / 330 in
GVWR: 350 kg / 772 lbs
Engine Oil Capacity: 1.7 L / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Consumption Average: 4.2 L/100 km / 23.9 km/l / 56.2 US mpg / 67.5 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec
Top Speed: 202.9 km/h / 126 mph

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