KTM 690 Duke R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 690 Duke R motorcycle specifications include a 690 cc (42.10 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 148 kg (326.3 lb).

Key specifications

2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017Model years
690 ccDisplacement
70.0 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
148 kgDry weight
865 mmSeat height
13.5 LFuel tank
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20102011201320162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
20162017105.0 x 80 mm (4.1 x 3.1 inches)
Dry weight
2013149 kg (328.5 lb)
2016149.5 kg (329.6 lb)
2017147.5 kg (325.2 lb)
Frame
2011Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Subframe: Aluminium 7020.
20132016Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
2017Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front brakes
20132017Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bosch 9M+ ABS
Front suspension
2011WP USD 48 mm (1.89 in)
2013WP
20162017WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Fuel system
2011Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)
20132017Injection
Rear brakes
20132017Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Bosch 9M+ ABS
Rear suspension
2013WP
20162017WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage
Rear tire
2011160/60-R17
Clutch
20162017APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Front wheel travel
2013190 mm (7.5 inches)
20162017150 mm (5.9 inches)
Ground clearance
20132017192 mm (7.6 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20110.4666 hp/kg
20130.4500 hp/kg
20160.5017 hp/kg
20170.5085 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
2013190 mm (7.5 inches)
20162017150 mm (5.9 inches)
Seat height
2013835 mm (32.9 inches)

How the KTM 690 Duke R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Displacement690 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 55% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 84th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height865 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 33rd percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity13.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 28% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 81st percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Seat height865 mm
This bike

865

KTM avg

895

3% below average.

Ground clearance155 mm
This bike

155

KTM avg

304

49% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 690 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 865 mmClearance 155 mm
6-speed • 120/70-17 front / 160/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 160/60-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 160 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 690 cc (42.10 cu in)
Torque 70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electr. Power Throttle)
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Clutch APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Front suspension WP USD fork
Rear suspension WP mono shock with Pro-Lever linkage
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rake 26.5°
Trail 115 mm (4.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 148 kg (326.3 lb)
Seat height 865 mm (34.1 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.50 L (3.57 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4349 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black/gray/orange
Exhaust system Stainless steel underfloor silencer with integrated catalytic converter

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.