2008 KTM 690 Duke

KTM 690 Duke 2008


2008 KTM 690 Duke specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

KTM's profilation of this bike
KTM presents the 690 Duke, the ultimate single-cylinder naked bike! It´s driven by the most powerful, 65 HP (48 kW), street-legal single of all time, equipped with a superior street suspension and assembled with a discernible passion for design and technology.

General information
Motorcycle name KTM 690 Duke
Model year 2008
Category Naked bike
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 654.0 ccm (39.91 cubic inches)
Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power output 64.4 HP (47.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression 11.8:1
Bore x stroke 102.0 x 80.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition 2 X keihin
Lubrication system Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Clutch APTC Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Exhaust system Stainless steel underfloor silencer with integrated catalytic converter
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Chromium-molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Front suspension WP USD
Front wheel travel 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear suspension WP monoshock
Rear wheel travel 210 mm (8.3 inches)
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 160/60-17
Front brakes Single disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 148.5 kg (327.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.4334 HP/kg
Seat height 865 mm (34.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1472 mm (58.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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