KTM 690 Duke (2013)

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The KTM 690 Duke (2013) motorcycle has a four-stroke single cylinder engine with a capacity of 690 cc and a liquid-cooled cooling system. The compression ratio is 12.6:1 and the engine oil used is synthetic 15W-50. It has a Keihin EMS with EPT induction and Kokusan DC-CDI ignition. The APTC multi-disc wet clutch is hydraulically operated and it has a six-speed transmission with a final drive ratio of 16:40. The frame is a chromoly trellis frame with an aluminum sub-frame while the suspension consists of WP upside-down forks in the front and a WP mono-shock in the rear. The front brakes are single 320mm floating discs, while the rear brakes are single 240mm floating discs. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 69.8 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 51.6 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm. Its top speed is 202.9 km/h or 126 mph and 0-60 mph is achieved in 3.8 seconds. The fuel capacity is 14 liters with an additional 3.2-liter reserve. The average consumption is 4.2 L/100 km or 56.2 US mpg. The standing quarter-mile time is 12.3 seconds. The dry weight of KTM 690 Duke (2013) is 149.5 kg with a seat height of 835 mm. The GVWR is 350 kg.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 690 Duke

Year: 2013


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Capacity: 690 cc / 42.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 102 x 84.5 mm
Cooling System: Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.6:1
Exhaust: Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 15W-50
Induction: Generation Keihin EMS with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)
Ignition: Kokusan DC-CDI
Spark Plug: NGK LKAR 8BI – 9 (inside plug) NGK LMAR 7A – 9 (outside plug
Battery: 12 V / 11.2 Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 52.2 kW / 70 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 69.8 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 51.6 ft-lb @ 6550 rpm

Clutch: APTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Primary Drive Ratio: 36:79
Gear Ratios: 1st 14:35 / 2nd 16:28 / 3rd 21:28 / 4th 21:23 / 5th 23:22 / 6th 23:20
Final Drive Ratio: 16:40
Final Drive: Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″
Frame: Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frame
Front Suspension: WP Upside-down forks, 4357 ROMA
Front Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension: WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector
Rear Wheel Travel: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Front Brakes: Single 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliper
Front Rim: Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17″
Rear Rim: Cast aluminium wheels 5.5 x 17″
Front Tyre: 120/70 – ZR17 M/C 58W TL
Rear Tyre: 160/60 – ZR17 M/C 69W TL
Steering Head Angle: 63.5 degrees
Trail: 115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel base: 1466 mm / 57.7 in

Ground Clearance: 192 mm / 7.6 in
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in
Dry Weight: 149.5 kg / 330 in
GVWR: 350 kg / 772 lbs
Engine Oil Capacity: 1.7 L / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve: 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Consumption Average: 4.2 L/100 km / 23.9 km/l / 56.2 US mpg / 67.5 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec
Top Speed: 202.9 km/h / 126 mph

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