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

The KTM 690 Duke R ABS motorcycle specifications include a 690 cc (42.10 cu in) engine, power of 69 hp (50.4 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 149.5 kg (329.6 lb).

Key specifications

2014-2015Model years
690 ccDisplacement
69 hpPower
149.5 kgDry weight
865 mmSeat height
1,466 mmWheelbase
192 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20142015
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Rear suspension
2015WP Suspension with Pro and Lever linkage

How the KTM 690 Duke R ABS 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.

Engine power69 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 61st percentile across KTM models.

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.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power61st

69 hp — more powerful than about 61% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement84th

690 cc — larger displacement than about 84% of KTM models.

Seat height33rd

865 mm — taller than about 33% of KTM models.

Dimensions compared with KTM average

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

Wheelbase1,466 mm
This bike

1,466

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height865 mm
This bike

865

KTM avg

895

3% below average.

Ground clearance192 mm
This bike

192

KTM avg

304

37% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 690 cc • Liquid cooled • 69 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,466 mmSeat 865 mmClearance 192 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.462 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 461.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 100.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 690 cc (42.10 cu in)
Power 69 hp (50.4 kW)
Bore × stroke 102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starter Electric
Lubrication Semi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front suspension WP Suspension Up Side Down
Rear suspension WP Suspension with Pro and #8209;Lever linkage
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bosch 9M+ ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Bosch 9M+ ABS

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 149.5 kg (329.6 lb)
Seat height 865 mm (34.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,466 mm (57.7 inches)
Ground clearance 192 mm (7.6 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4615 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options White/orange

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.