Editing KTM 690 Duke R

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = [[KTM]] Duke 690
|image            = [[File:KTM-Duke-690-R-10--2.jpg|frameless|KTM Duke 690]]
|aka              = 690 ABS Duke, 690 Duke R ABS, 690 Duke ABS, 690 Duke R, 690 Duke
|manufacturer     = KTM
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2010
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 12.5:1
|top_speed        = 202.9 km/h / 126 mph
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Kokusan DC-CDI
|spark_plug       = NGK LKAR 8AI - 9
|battery          = 12 V / 11.2 Ah
|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            = Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frame
|suspension       =Front: WP Upside-down forks, 4860 ROMA <br>
Rear: WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector
|brakes           =Front: Single 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston [[brake]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: Single 240 mm floating disc, single [[piston]] caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 - R17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|160/60 - R17}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 865 mm / 34 in
|dry_weight       = 148.5 kg / 327 in
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
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}}

It could reach a top speed of 202.9 km/h / 126 mph.  

==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid Cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves. The engine featured a 12.5:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the APTC multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70 - R17 front [[tire]] and a 160/60 - R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 320 mm floating disc, radially screwed four-piston brake caliper in the front and a Single 240 mm floating disc, single piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a  WP Upside-down forks, 4860 ROMA while the rear was equipped with a WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector. The 690 Duke R was fitted with a 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 148.5 kg / 327 in.  
== Photos ==
[[File:KTM-Duke-690-R-10--2.jpg|600px|KTM Duke 690]]
[[File:KTM-Duke-690-R-10.jpg|600px|KTM Duke 690]]
[[File:KTM-Duke-690-R-10--1.jpg|600px|KTM Duke 690]]
[[File:KTM-Duke-690-R-10--3.jpg|600px|KTM Duke 690]]

== Overview ==
KTM 690 LC4 Duke R



















Want to own a truly exotic motorcycle that makes you
feel special every time you climb onboard, challenges you to ride to the limit
of your ability and enables you to kick the asses of poseurs on porky
sportsbikes? Then the 2010 KTM 690 Duke R is probably the bike for you.




Eschewing the standard Duke's falsely advertised 654cc, 64bhp engine in favor of
an honest 690cc, 70bhp, 51.6lb-ft single-cylinder, the Duke R weighs just
148.5kg/327lbs (dry). That's still no where near the power to weight ratio of
even a supersport 600, but it'll deliver that power in a typical single-cylinder
all-at-once burst. Get it right and that's just the thing for exiting a tight
corner.




The 'R' retains the WP suspension, but here the fork's all-black and the spring
rates are slightly firmer front and rear. Visual changes include the orange
frame, mostly white graphics, carbon fender, orange wheel stripes and
blacked-out components.






Fitted with a single-cylinder 690cc engine that
pumps out 70 horsepower, the 690 Duke R isnt exactly the most glamorous
motorcycle in the KTM line-up, but it could well be one of the most fun-to-ride
bikes anywhere. With its light weight (148kg dry), high-spec suspension and
slick six-speed gearbox, the little KTM is lean, lithe and sporty. Motociclismo
recently had the opportunity to test the bike and here are some excerpts from
what they have to say about the baby KTM:

The first KTM Duke 620 was launched back in 1994, primarily to meet the demand
for such a bike in France, where some riders had already started to convert
their motocross bikes into supermotards. The first Duke was one of the best
performing bikes in its class, something which still holds true today for the
latest 690 Duke.






With the 1999 Duke II, the 2008 690 Duke and the
2010 690 Duke R, the bike has become increasingly capable on the street and the
newest model also looks strikingly beautiful. KTM uses a somewhat similar recipe
with all its R models  a slight increase in engine performance, uprated brake
and suspension components and, of course, that black-white-and-orange paintjob.

On the twisty Alpine roads on the outskirts of Nice, in France, the 690 Duke R
immediately feels very light and easy to ride. And its not just very agile 
its also very stable. With its stiff steel tube trellis frame, cast aluminium
swingarm and uprated front fork, the Duke R stays quite planted even at its top
speed of around 200km/h.

On bumpy roads with small patches of snow and ice, the Duke R doesnt lose its
composure even at higher speeds. The brakes, too, work very well  the single
320mm disc with Brembo radial-mount four-piston callipers at the front, and
240mm rear disc offer so much stopping power that you actually need some time to
get used to these brakes.

The bike is comfortable to ride and the wide handlebars give you a lot of space
to move around. If it werent for the lack of wind protection, you could
actually use this bike for long distance trips.

For the Duke R, KTM have increased the displacement of their single-cylinder
engine from 654cc to 690cc and power output has gone up from 65bhp to 70bhp. And
yes, you can feel the difference  the new bike feels more responsive than the
basic 690 Duke. Theres still not much power up to 2,000rpm but things are
perfect once you cross that figure. The engine feels stronger and more rev-happy
than youd expect a single-cylinder engine to be, and it doesnt vibrate much
either. Honestly, you just cant ask more of a machine with a 690cc
single-cylinder engine!





{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|KTM 690 Duke R
|- 
!Year
|2010
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
|- 
!Displacement
|690 cc / 42.1 cu in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|102 x 84.5 mm
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid Cooled
|- 
!Compression
|12.5:1
|- 
!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 8AI - 9
|- 
!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
|Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"
|- 
!Frame
|Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated, aluminium sub frame
|- 
!Front Suspension
|WP Upside-down forks, 4860 ROMA
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|140 mm / 5.5 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|WP monoshock, 4618 with Pro-lever deflector
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|140 mm / 5.5 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 Tire
|120/70 - R17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|160/60 - R17
|- 
!Steering Head Angle
|63.5°
|- 
!Trail
|100.7 mm / 3.96 in
|- 
!Wheel Base
|1472 mm / 57.9 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|155 mm / 6.1 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|865 mm / 34 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|148.5 kg / 327 in
|- 
!Gvwr
|350 kg / 772 lbs
|- 
!Engine Oil Capacity
|1.7 L / 1.8 US qt / 1.5 Imp qt
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal
|- 
!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

|}
== Videos ==
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