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50/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.45 hp/kg
Engine
690 ccm
Technical Overview
2015 KTM 690 Duke ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in KTM's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2015 KTM 690 Duke ABS relies on a 690 cc (42.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67.1 HP (48.9 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 690 Duke ABS measures 149.5 kg (330 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,466 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
97.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.45 HP/kg (2.23 kg/HP)
Standover Height
835 mm (32.9 in)
Engine
Displacement690.0 ccm (42.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power67.1 HP (48.9 kW))
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
LubricationSemi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Driveline5/8 x 1/4 X Ring. Primary drive: 36:79.
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Rake26.5°
Front SuspensionWP Suspension Up Side Down
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP Suspension with Pro and #8209;Lever linkage
Rear Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1466 mm (57.7 inches)
Ground Clearance192 mm (7.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
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