2010 KTM 690 Duke R

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2010 KTM 690 Duke R

2010 KTM 690 Duke R

2010 KTM 690 Duke R

– 2010 KTM 690 Duke R

2010 KTM 690 Duke R

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!

For KTM, the range of single cylinder LC4s represent tradition, legend and future and well as performance, rideability and the smooth, quiet, harmonious running of the engine. When KTM introduced this motor concept in 2007, it elevated single cylinder enjoyment to a level that to date has not been surpassed. With the presentation of the Duke 690 in 2008 KTM caused another sensation among the worldwide community of Duke fans. But KTM wouldn’t be KTM when the ambitious developer wasn’t set on constant improvement and innovation. Now 70 full-blooded hp packed into a vehicle weight of just 148 kg lend the Duke 690 R unrivalled panache. Highest quality components and the unique optics are also typical KTM. As well as the highly potent motor, the 690R also features the orange frame specially reserved for the R models. Carbon mudguards, an extremely sophisticated fork and the new orange rear damper spring are among the outstanding features of the Duke R. Other improvements include an extended maintenance interval and ensure that this very hot street bike will continue to have no serious rivals.

2010 KTM 690 Duke R – Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement 690 cc
Bore x stroke 102/84,5 mm (4.01 / 3.33″)
Performance (homologated) 51,5 kW/7500 rpm
Max. torque 70 Nm/5500 rpm
Compression ratio 12,5:1
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 kg (326.3 lbs)