2009 KTM 690 Duke

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2009 KTM 690 Duke

2009 KTM 690 Duke

2009 KTM 690 Duke

– 2009 KTM 690 Duke

2009 KTM 690 Duke

The exotic outsider just a few years ago, the Duke has long since created its own domain, including its own values. Or better said: performance values. If superathletes feared the Duke then, now it’s practically unbeatable.

To ride the Duke you need skill, courage and of course: style!

2009 KTM 690 Duke – Specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement 654 cc
Bore x stroke 102 / 80 mm (4.01 / 3.15″)
Performance (homologated) 48 kW / 7500 rpm
Max. torque 67 Nm / 5500 rpm
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Starter/Battery E-Starter / 12 V 8.6 Ah
Transmission 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation Keihin EFI with EPT (Electr. Power Throttle)
Control 4 V / OHC with roller rocker levers
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Engine lubrication Motorex, fully synthetic, SAE 10W-60
Primary drive 36:79
Final drive 16:40
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Motor Management Keihin EMS


Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Subframe Aluminium 7020
Handlebar Aluminium, Ø 28 / 22 mm (1.10 / 0.87″), tapered
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89″)
Rear suspension WP mono shock with Pro-Lever linkage
Suspension travel front/rear 140 / 140 mm (5.51 / 5.51″)
Front brake Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm (12.6″)
Rear brake Brembo single piston, floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45″)
Rims, front/rear Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17″; 5 x 17″
Tires, front/rear 120/70 R 17″; 160/60 R 17″
Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″
Battery 12 V / 8.6 Ah
Main silencer Stainless steel underfloor silencer with integrated catalytic converter
Steering head angle 63.5°
Trail 115 mm (4.53″)
Wheel base 1472 ± 15 mm (57.95 ± 0.59″)
Ground clearance (unloaded) 155 mm (6.1″)
Seat height 865 mm (34.06″)
Tank capacity approx. 13.5 liters / 2.5 liters reserve (3.56 / 0.66 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 148.5 kg (327.4 lbs)