2016 KTM 690 Duke R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in KTM's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2016 KTM 690 Duke R features a 690 cc (42.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 75 HP (54.7 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.7 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 R measures 149.5 kg (330 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (1.99 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, combined with a 1,466 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
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
108.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (1.99 kg/HP)
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
Power75.0 HP (54.7 kW))
Bore x Stroke105.0 x 80.0 mm (4.1 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionKeihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition
LubricationSemi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front SuspensionWP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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