KTM presented today at the EICMA 2009 new Duke 690 R motorcycle equipped with the most powerful single cylinder series ever produced.
New Duke R weighs only 148 kg and benefit not only the qualities of an extremely agile chassis but also many other high quality components, such as fork WP, Marchesini wheels and carbon front wing.
Propulsorul 690cmc develop a single drum of 70HP impressive power and torque of 70Nm. It has a longer stroke, 84.5 mm instead of 80, and a management system EPT (Electronic Power Throttle) that monitors the acceleration of the pilot dosage and takes care to supply power not to make sudden.
KTM support the engine and not just the strongest but most modern Single cylinder, very reliable, with an easy maintenance and a logical structure.
At the appearance, Duke R is more attractive than Duke and differentiate themselves through the orange graphics and large orange rim stripes.





