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Motorcycle specifications KTM690 DUKE 2015 The age of reason?

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phase 4 for the Duke, a clear turning point in its career. Less wild, more polished, more trendy, the design abandons its exacerbated side to become progressively 'roadsterized'. From its origins as a supermot, the Duke has become less extreme, while retaining its originality. The influence of the small 125 is evident, softening the 690's aretes throughout. It's as if the mini gave birth to the big one.

look at its face - it sums up the philosophy of this Duke '4': more human, less extroverted, sincerely different. Its predecessor had all the makings of an alien in the roadster world. Softer, the current version still looks like a toy, with a touch of consensualism. Formerly under the engine, the pot has been moved to the side of the rear wheel. Suspension travel has been reduced from 140 mm to 135 mm, and the seat has been lowered by 30 mm to 83.5 cm from the ground. A more affordable Duke? Certainly, but still marginal. The Katoche is still a curiosity, with its dry, lively single. Taken from the old 690 R, the LC4 is equipped with dual ignition and spits out 5 more horsepower. Its name really says it all, and its single piston kicks out 68 bhp at 7,500 rpm. Almost as good as a twin of the same displacement from a Kawa or Suzuki roadster. Bonus: its service interval has been extended to 10,000 kms.

the technical aspects remain the same: inverted fork, steel trellis frame, punchy mono, radial braking with a single front disc, but only 150 kilos on the scales. Granted, the Duke gained 1.5 kg in the process. But we won't hold that against it; it's 20 to 30 kilos lighter than the competition. It's a real toy, both fun and efficient. KTM has added a more comfortable seat, ABS, reworked engine electronics with several mappings and ride-by-wire, and a host of street- and touring-oriented accessories. It loses some of its exclusivity, but remains a Duke, an offbeat machine in motorcycle production, previously reserved for connoisseurs, now for the curious, gamers and fun drivers.

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Key facts KTM 690 DUKE (2015) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

  • Mono even more powerful
  • Design plus
  • Falling prices

Weak points

  • Less radical
  • Still exclusive use

Prices

Basic version
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7,850€

Bikers' reviews

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Performance

Specifications KTM 690 DUKE 2015

Chassis
Frame : chromium-molybdenum tubular mesh
Fuel capacity : 13.80 liters (3.65 US gallons)
Seat height : 835 mm (32.87 in)
Wheelbase : 1,466 mm (57.72 in)
Dry weight : 149.50 kg (330 lb)
Front axle
Telehydraulic inverted WP forks Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
Transmission
6 stage gearbox
Secondary by chain
Rear axle
WP monoshock, Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), single-piston caliper
Rear tire : 160 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire
Motor
single-cylinder , 4 strokes
Injection
Cooling system : liquid
1 ACT
4 valves per cylinder
690 cc
68 ch (67.10 hp) to 7,500 rpm
7.20 mkg to 5,500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : 2.23 kg/ch
Weight / torque ratio : 20.76 kg/mkg
Compression : 12.6 : 1
Standard equipment
Brake assist : ABS as standard
Practical information
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Compare the 690 DUKE to its competitors

Fuel consumption

KTM 690 DUKE 2015 Undisclosed
Yamaha MT-07 700 2015 Undisclosed
Kawasaki ER-6n 650 2015 Undisclosed
Suzuki SFV 650 GLADIUS 2015 : 5 liters/100km (0.47 mpg)
Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Icon 2015 Undisclosed

Range

KTM 690 DUKE 2015 Undisclosed
Yamaha MT-07 700 2015 Undisclosed
Kawasaki ER-6n 650 2015 Undisclosed
Suzuki SFV 650 GLADIUS 2015 : 290 km (180 miles)
Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Icon 2015 Undisclosed

Torque

KTM 690 DUKE 2015 : 7.2 mkg
Yamaha MT-07 700 2015 : 6.9 mkg
Kawasaki ER-6n 650 2015 : 6.5 mkg
Suzuki SFV 650 GLADIUS 2015 : 6.4 mkg
Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Icon 2015 : 6.9 mkg

Power

KTM 690 DUKE 2015 : 68 ch (67.10 hp)
Yamaha MT-07 700 2015 : 75 ch (74 hp)
Kawasaki ER-6n 650 2015 : 72 ch (71 hp)
Suzuki SFV 650 GLADIUS 2015 : 72 ch (71 hp)
Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Icon 2015 : 75 ch (74 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

KTM 690 DUKE 2015 : 2.23 kg/ch
Yamaha MT-07 700 2015 : 2.25 kg/ch *
Kawasaki ER-6n 650 2015 : 2.67 kg/ch *
Suzuki SFV 650 GLADIUS 2015 : 2.66 kg/ch *
Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Icon 2015 : 2.3 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

KTM 690 DUKE 2015 : 20.76 kg/mkg
Yamaha MT-07 700 2015 : 24.12 kg/mkg *
Kawasaki ER-6n 650 2015 : 29.22 kg/mkg *
Suzuki SFV 650 GLADIUS 2015 : 29.54 kg/mkg *
Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Icon 2015 : 24.64 kg/mkg

Speed

KTM 690 DUKE 2015 : 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
Yamaha MT-07 700 2015 : approximately 190 km/h (118.10 mph)
Kawasaki ER-6n 650 2015 : approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
Suzuki SFV 650 GLADIUS 2015 : approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Icon 2015 : approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph)
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 21 reviews

French Mick Model 2012
An orange always in a hurry, the 8th KTM, after 990 ADV, 990 SMT, 690 Duke, 990 SMT, 990 SD, 1290 SD GT, 990 SMT, and again a 990 Duke 2012. What can I say, everything has been said, there are some who hate it and others.
First of all, change the sprocket for a 15, less knocking, smoother, with a decatalized Akra, a racing airbox and KN filter. If possible, Bridgestone S22 tires, Brembo 07BB19RC Carbone Céramique Racing front pads, and you're all set.
Hand protectors from 990 SMT, USB socket, trip master button on the left handlebar, so you don't have to let go of the handlebars. Having done road rallying, this is the tool for the job. For maintenance, a good professional mechanic, not necessarily from KTM, having had a bad engine repair, not repaired, there are clowns everywhere, watch out. Good luck to you all. An old-timer, 57 years of motorcycling, and 73 years on the clock, still a player. Greetings bikers! Rating : 5/5
French Jérôme Model 2012
Great bike! It's my first tourer, with a racy and even surprising engine, good revs and a bike that handles like a bicycle! As for the quality of the various components, well, it's KTM, and for those who don't know much about the brand, all the hardware is top-notch ;) Rating : 5/5
Expérience au top
French Artbld Model 2014
Good, big, light mono that sends out the heavy stuff.
You've got to like a bike with character, good shifting and great acceleration that leaves everyone else behind.
This is the bike to go for when you want a light, maneuverable bike to play with in corners.
 Rating : 5/5
Deuxième commentaire (5ans après)
French Model 2015
As indicated in the title, I had left a comment on 08/09/2013, I always ride a 690 duke, it's my second because I had changed in the meantime for an xb12ss but I finally came back to the 690 duke, no other bike dethrones it in my eyes, it's perfect for all types of ride and road! light as no other with this power...
Reliability OK, currently 28000kms including 21000 for me, I just changed the clutch discs at 17000kms
What else ? (except maybe a 1290 superduke ?) Rating : 5/5
French Arktm Model 2014
It's a great bike. You can feel the character with its powerful piston strokes. A super-light bike that's not very linear. Once you've mastered the beast, it destroys all its rivals and much more powerful bikes.
It's a real lightweight toy. Rating : 5/5
French stefmot13 Model 2012
I had the bike for 1 year as my 1st motorcycle. false dead spots appeared both uphill and downhill until the first 10/12,000 kilometers.
It's not great for smaller riders. it's very comfortable in tight bends. because of the single-cylinder design, you have to like shifting gears a lot, and engine braking is too much for my taste.

Qualities :
Seat comfort
- Front and rear damping: you can ride hard on rough roads
- Biting front brakes (Brembo obliges),
-Quality of finish



 Rating : 3/5
French ktm44350 Model 2013
Very good bike put a leovince evo2 gained in flexibility does not knock any more I will remove the catalysis and replace it by a leovince collector for the noise in the hope not to pass by the bench kt hello Rating : 5/5
attention tournant en approche
French repsol2005 Model 2012
bike bought second-hand this year, serviced every 10,000 but valves every time... and above all, the ktm cons advise a change every 5,000 but there's only 1.8 liters (to watch out for)
light bike, engine not easy to manage at first because of a narrower operating range (from 3 to 8,000 but gives a nasty performance at 5,000) than on a 4-cylinder like my cbr1000. but a lot of fun on twisty roads: forget the freeway, you'll soon have your head unscrewed. it reminds me a little of my 2-stroke rd400...light, low vmax, reduced range and compulsory operating instructions, but really great without having to drive at crazy speeds
Rating : 4/5
Sûrement ma prochaine moto
French Vin\'s Model 2014
I find that compared to the competition, it's more all-purpose. Its design is attractive and its power reasonable.
😉 Rating : 4/5
French Model 2015
Magnificent, a perfect design and roadholding incomparable to its competitors.
Very practical for daily commuting. Rating : 5/5
French tonycosworth Model 2013
Everything has been said about its qualities; nevertheless, I'd like to rectify this: it picks up perfectly on a trickle of throttle at 2,500 (not 3,000) without knocking: it's below that that it knocks; So nothing to say for a very inert mono; Apart from that, the fork dips a little too much for my taste (fortunately less than an MT 09!!!) but much more than a Streetfighter. And above all, a choice of front geometry that I find highly questionable; you can have a very light and fun bike, but not as unstable as the Duke; straights are agonizing and it's practically impossible to touch the handlebars above 90-100 ...even if I've taken much more. Rating : 4/5
Bonne et sympathique moto
French micka Model 2014
I tried out this bike, and really liked it.
It's playful, easy to handle, (fairly) comfortable...
And the perceived quality is very good.
The only downside: vibrations at low revs. Rating : 4/5
a copier
French jphi Model 2014
top class2 Rating : 4/5
Enfin un supermot sans les inconvénients
French bentit42 Model 2013
Before this KTM Duke IV, I had a Husqvarna 610sms and a Ducat 900 Mostro... With this Duke, I have the impression of having these 2 bikes in 1, it's the ideal compromise for those who want a supermotard without the disadvantages: no freeway, ridiculous range, really only funny in the passes...
With the duke, forget it, it pulls long enough (almost like a by-cylinder), the range is easily 250kms or even 300 (it doesn't consume anything at all!! a real camel, about 3.5l/100kms!), the 6-motor gearbox and the fork head are enough to do a bit of freeway.
A really pleasant bike, all that's left is to put its reliability to the test...
The only weak point is the original catalytic converter, which must be removed! It completely muffles the engine and the noise! Rating : 5/5
tue-permis
French philoff Model 2013
A great little machine, whose main quality is its lightness. The design is very well accomplished, except for the engine, which still needs some work. It's impossible to wind around a mountain bend because it's so lacking in smoothness; unless you attack hard! Of course, it's a single-cylinder, but why not develop variable intake like in the car industry... too bad. Rating : 3/5
truc de dingue
French horus Model 2012
There's nothing better
you get back the pleasure of riding a motorcycle - total kif Rating : 5/5
French jermy Model 2012
Fuel consumption 4.5L/100 real normal use
Fuel consumption 5.5L/100 sporty driving
 Rating : 5/5
French Ludo66 Model 2012
Maneuverable, playful, torquey, excellent braking, light. easy in town, a bomb on winding roads, 22 years of motorcycling, I finally found a non sanitized engine that makes you feel good from the first turns of the wheel
I presume I don't work for ktm

 Rating : 5/5
French diabolo Model 2012
After having ridden an "enclume", I rediscovered the pleasure of riding a motorcycle with the Duke 690: its rikiki weight allows its engine to hit the bull's-eye! Everything's efficient, and while the single engine always needs to be above 3,000 rpm, the gearbox is a delight to handle, thanks to a top-notch clutch! Fuel consumption of 3.5 l/100 km in normal use, which hardly exceeds 5 l when played at full throttle...
It drags from 160 upwards, but gives you a banana feeling in every bend. In short, a hyper-effective, well-built, well-finished and accessible remedy for gloom.
 Rating : 5/5
French Mikey Model 2012
I was looking for a light, low-priced bike with character (but not too much, I'll take the bike back).
My choice was between the new Kawasaki ER6N, and the KTM 690 Duke IV.

After a test ride of each, I settled on the KTM. A resourceful little bombshell!
Comfortable, powerful braking, playful engine. Mind you, it's a mono, so it does knock a bit under 3000rpm. The ER6N was good, but more clumsy.
So, even at a higher price than the Kawa, I opted for the KTM. Can't wait for August! Rating : 5/5
French rene Model 2012
Makes you want to try this sporty... all-rounder? Rating : 5/5
French Mikl
Quite versatile, even if it doesn't like low revs.

Madame sits comfortably in the back, and with two on top, the torque of the mono doesn't turn her into a bicycle like some 600s...

(And then it's bananas on every bend!!!) Rating : 5/5
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 690 DUKE 2015

What is the power of the 690 DUKE 2015?
The 690 DUKE 2015 develops a power of 68 ch (67.10 hp)
What is the torque of the 690 DUKE 2015?
The maximum torque of the 690 DUKE 2015 is 7.20 mkg to 5,500 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the 690 DUKE 2015?
The 690 DUKE 2015 is capable of reaching a top speed of 200 km/h (124.30 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the 690 DUKE 2015?
The 690 DUKE 2015 has a a dry weight of 149.50 kg (330 lb).
QWhat is the seat height of the 690 DUKE 2015?
To ensure good accessibility, the 690 DUKE 2015 offers a minimum seat height of 835 mm (32.87 in).
What is the price of the 690 DUKE 2015?
The price of the 690 DUKE 2015 is 7,850€ in France

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