2010 KTM 690 Duke R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around KTM's naked motorcycle platform, the 2010 KTM 690 Duke R relies on a 690 cc (42.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 64.4 HP (47 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 70 Nm (51.6 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 93.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 690 Duke R measures 148 kg (326 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.44 HP/kg (2.3 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 865 mm (34.1 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2010 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
93.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.44 HP/kg (2.3 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
865 mm (34.1 in)
Engine
Displacement690.0 ccm (42.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power64.4 HP (47.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electr. Power Throttle)
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Performance
ExhaustStainless steel underfloor silencer with integrated catalytic converter
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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