2015 KTM 690 Enduro R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2015 KTM 690 Enduro R features a 690 cc (42.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 97.1 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 Enduro R measures 143 kg (315 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 910 mm (35.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,504 mm (59.2 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 16 indexed model years from 2009 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
97.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.47 HP/kg (2.13 kg/HP)
Standover Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
Engine
Displacement690.0 ccm (42.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsBalancer shaft
Power67.0 HP (48.9 kW))
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
LubricationPressure circulation lubrication with two rotor pumps
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Driveline5/8 x 1/4 X Ring
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Rake27.0°
Front SuspensionWP Suspension 4860 D48/26 MA
Front Travel250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP Suspension 4618 with Pro Lever linkage
Rear Travel250 mm (9.8 inches)
Wheelbase1504 mm (59.2 inches)
Ground Clearance280 mm (11.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
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Transmission
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