2019
KTM 690 Duke - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 919950 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 690 Duke |
| Year | 2019 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage |
| Reartyre | 160/60-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Orange alloy rims |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 105.0 x 80.0 mm (4.1 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 690.00 ccm (42.10 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 5/8 x 1/4 X Ring. Primary drive: 36:79. |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition |
| Lubricationsystem | Semi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps |
| Power | 73.00 HP (53.3 kW)) |
| Torque | 74.00 Nm (7.5 kgf-m or 54.6 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 148.5 kg (327.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 192 mm (7.6 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4916 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.