2017
KTM 690 Duke R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 243740 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 690 Duke R |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bosch 9M+ ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Frontwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Bosch 9M+ ABS. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage |
| Rearwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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) |
| 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 | 75.00 HP (54.7 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black/Orange |
|---|---|
| Comments | Ride-by-wire. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 147.5 kg (325.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 192 mm (7.6 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.5085 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 865 mm (34.1 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.