Monday, July 1, 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013 More Muscular and Ferocious

Chassis : Frame: Tubular space frame made ​​from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated Fork: WP Suspension Up Side Down Shock absorber: WP Suspension with Pro Lever linkage Suspension travel front: 150 mm Suspension travel rear: 150 mm Brake system front: Disc brake with radially mounted four-piston brake caliper; floating brake discs Brake system rear: Disc brake with single-piston brake caliper, floating Brake discs - diameter front: 320 mm Brake discs - diameter rear: 240 mm Chain: 5/8 x 1/4 "(520) X Ring Steering head angle: 63.5 ° Wheel base: 1.466 ± 15 mm Ground clearance (Unloaded): 192 mm Seat height (Unloaded): 865 mm Total fuel tank capacity approx. : 14 l Premium unleaded fuel (95 RON) Weight without fuel approx. : 149.5 kg

KTM 690 Duke R 2013, a high-performance version of the famous model 690 Duke. Chassis KTM 690 Duke R 2013 is designed higher, where more robust and damping better  than 690 Duke, fork Upside-down is fully adjustable. While the rear suspension is entrusted to WR Suspension, drafting and braking system from Brembo. KTM 690 Duke R will use a special exhaust system of exhaust manufacturers from Slovenia, Akrapovic.


Footpegs and handlebar redesigned so that the rider  more aggressive yet relaxed KTM 690 Duke R 2013. KTM claim the modifications made to the KTM 690 Duke R 2013 ready to take you through the streets of rural, and circuit even with slick tires.

KTM 690 Duke R uses engine 690cc 1-cylinder and be able to issue a power 69 hp or 2 hp greater than the KTM 690 Duke.

Specifications KTM 690 Duke R :
Engine :
Type: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 690 cm ³
Bore: 102 mm
Stroke: 84.5 mm
Performance: 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)
Starting aid: Electric starter, automatic decompressor
Transmission: 6-speed, claw shifted
Engine lubrication: Pressure circulation lubrication with two rotor pumps
Primary gear ratio: 36:79
Secondary gear ratio: 16:40
Cooling system: Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch: APTC ™ Anti-hopping clutch in oil bath / hydraulically operated
Ignition system: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
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