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All New KTM 690 DUKE R 2015

The KTM 690 Duke R develops the lively qualities of the 690 Duke. This Bike is definitely formidable hot rod for enthusiasts and specialists alike, lightweight as a feather, lightning fast and fits best for everyday use.

690 Duke R is new and advanced model with bright orange rims and chassis with uncompromised DNA of any KTM model deserving the R in its name .

The bike’s backbone is a lightweight 9 kg tubular space frame made from chrome-molybdenum steel paired with a 4 kg lightweight, high-quality, pin-jointed, die-cast swingarm.

As the KTM 690 Duke R is more aggressive than the standard 690 Duke, its ergonomics were designed to put the rider into the perfect position required for hitting the gas. You’ll especially like the sporty angled handlebar, the convenient instrument panel and the sculpted seat.

At the heart of the motorcycle lies a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition, liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 690 cc. The engine delivers a peak power of 51.5 kW (69.1 hp) and is mated on a six speed gear box. The breaking is handled by a set of Brembo brakes which include

Fame 

Lightweight components in a large, lightweight entirety: The 9 kg lightweight tubular space frame made from chrome-molybdenum steel and the 4 kg lightweight, high-quality, pin-jointed, die-cast swingarm impress with extreme levels of torsional stiffness, providing the less than 150 kg 690 Duke R with excellent tracking stability.

Centre Of Gravity 

The silencer has been perfectly customized for the Duke R by Akrapovic in participation with KTM. Not just does it spare weight; it likewise supplies extra horse power. Besides, it helps the brushed stainless steel pre-silencer underneath the engine in maintaing the Centre of gravity

Rims

New rims may not appear to be such an innovation at first sight. What new rims mean for a manufacturer perhaps becomes clearer measured against the present-day level of perfection of practically all the components of a motorbike: Major improvements don’t just take a couple of minutes any more. KTM has nevertheless allowed the best technicians to play around with very clever computation software until an extremely lightweight, aesthetically elegant but still very stable and durable set of rims emerged from the casting die. Slightly lighter, but far less rotationally inert because the weight was saved predominantly at the rim ring. The result? Faster acceleration, shorter braking distance, quicker changes of direction – hence a faster motorbike.

ABS

Just like the 690 Duke, the “R” is equipped with a very sportily tuned Bosch 9M+ ABS with outstanding endo prevention. One innovation is the Supermoto mode, activated by a dongle, with which the front wheel is still prevented from locking by the ABS, but the rear wheel can slide or lock as the whim takes you. After all, a KTM is a KTM.

Low Fuel Consumption

Thanks to the mechanical and electrical refinements, the new 690 Duke R is endowed with incredible fuel economy. Even though the Duke before had already won international consumption comparison tests with ease. Duke R riding is therefore not only fast, but also economical, while remaining unashamedly fleet-footed, sporty and dynamic.

Engine

The Duke R bears the most cutting-edge single-cylinder engine in the world in its most powerful form: Apart from a full 690 cc, the legendary LC4 uses a freer-breathing Akrapovic titanium silencer for even deeper bass and an extra two horses as a result. 70 hp all in all – or one and a half able-bodied 125 Duke’s more than the next strongest single-cylinder competitor. The 690 Duke R has adopted such well-known series production goodies as the anti-hopping clutch and active engine casing ventilation. Genuine drive-by-wire also provides it with unexpectedly smooth, yet always immensely explosive power development; twin ignition with plug-selective mapping ensures the most effective combustion and sensationally low fuel consumption. Add to this service intervals of 10,000 km – never has it been as elegant, cultivated, sporty and effective to be powered by one cylinder. And never has the need for more cylinders been more questionable, since these horses make very light work of the lightweight 690 Duke R.

Egronomics

Three words: attack, control, effortless. Significantly more aggressive than the 690 Duke, the new 690 Duke R shifts its rider precisely into the position required for hitting the gas – after all, it has the same seat position as the EJC bikes. Bent slightly forwards, with a good foothold on the sportily positioned footrests, with great feel and plenty of freedom of movement on the taut yet comfortable seat, with perfect control on the sportily angled handlebar (840 mm wide, 38 mm rise). “Relaxed” Supermoto racing and command of wicked manoeuvres made easy. And still a good overview, comfort for relaxed trips and all-in-all surprisingly little exertion. Want to bet? Those who prefer to race alone can attach the rear cover to the pillion seat cushion and dismantle the passenger footrests.

Suspension

Well-equipped for every situation: The Duke’s 43 mm upside-down fork from WP raises the ride height by 15 mm for even greater freedom to lean. It excels with perfect tuning and an unbelievably broad spectrum of use, from relaxed cruising to racing around closed circuits. It’s tuning is child’s play: The appropriate level of compression damping is set on top of the left fork tube and rebound damping on the right. Why? In contrast to normal rebound-compression cartridges, separate oil circuits work independently from each other. Hence the compression stage setting only influences spring compression damping and the rebound setting only that of spring rebound. A precise setup is achieved completely in line with the rider’s wishes, without any mutual interaction.

Crashbars

Good to have if the worst comes to the worst: The orange, steel crashbars protect the 690 Duke R if things should ever get too serious – so that you’re up and running again as quickly as possible without any damage.

Specifications

Engine Design	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
Displacement	690 cm³
Bore	102 mm
Stroke	84.5 mm
Performance	51.5 kW (69.1 hp)
Starting aid	Electric starter, automatic decompressor
Transmission	6-speed, claw shifted
Engine lubrication	Pressure circulation lubrication with two rotor pumps
Primary gear ratio	36:79
Secondary gear ratio	16:40
Cooling system	Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch	APTC™ Anti-hopping clutch in oil bath / hydraulically operated
Ignition system	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Frame	Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Fork	WP Suspension Up Side Down
Shock absorber	WP Suspension with Pro‑Lever linkage
Suspension travel front	150 mm
Suspension travel rear	150 mm
Brake system front	Disc brake with radially mounted four-piston brake caliper; floating brake disc
Brake system rear	Disc brake with single-piston brake caliper, floating
Brake discs – diameter front	320 mm
Brake discs – diameter rear	240 mm
Chain	5/8 x 1/4” (520) X‑Ring
Steering head angle	63.5°
Wheel base	1,466±15 mm
Ground clearance (unloaded)	192 mm
Seat height (unloaded)	865 mm
Total fuel tank capacity approx.	14 l Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)
Weight without fuel approx.	149.5 kg

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