KTM

KTM 690 DUKE 2017

KTM 690 DUKE 2017
KTM 690 DUKE 2017 · Photo: 28pg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELKTM 690 DUKE 2017
Year2017
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Displacement / Capacity690 cc / 42.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke105 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power54.4 kW / 74 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque74 Nm / 7.5 kgf-m / 54.6 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment
InductionKeihin EFI, 50 mm throttle body
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationPressure lubrication with two oil pumps, 1.7 L oil capacity
Gear Box6 Speed, primary drive 36:79, 1st 14:35 to 6th 23:20
ClutchAPTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated, antihopping
Final DriveChain, ratio 16:40
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameChrome-moly steel trellis frame, aluminium powder-coated sub-frame
Front SuspensionWP Performance Systems upside-down 4357, 135 mm travel
Rear SuspensionWP Performance System emulsion shock with Pro-Lever linkage, 135 mm travel
Front BrakesSingle 320 mm disc, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper, Bosch 9M two-channel ABS
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper, Bosch 9M two-channel ABS
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in
Wheelbase1466 mm / 57.7 in
Ground Clearance192 mm / 7.55 in
Dry Weight148.5 kg / 327.4 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 - ZR17 M/C 58W TL
Rear Tyre160/60 - ZR17 M/C 69W TL
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
KTM file

The 2017 690 Duke carries the revised LC4 engine introduced for the 2016 update, with a larger bore, shorter stroke, second balance shaft and 50 mm throttle body. Its chassis has been adjusted for sharper handling, with a lowered swingarm pivot and reduced steering offset. The bike is positioned as a smooth, practical single that suits both new and experienced riders, backed by Bosch ABS and selectable ride modes.