Naked Motorcycles
2012KTM 690 Duke R
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The 2012 KTM 690 Duke R is a sharper, higher-specification version of KTM's single-cylinder naked bike. Its liquid-cooled 690cc single makes 69.1 hp and 70 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. An 865 mm seat, 148 kg dry weight and 13.5-litre tank make it agile and punchy.
- Capacity
- 690.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 148.0 kg
- Seat height
- 865 mm
- Power
- 69.1 HP (50.8 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for aggressive backroad carving, supermoto-style street attacks, and tight, twisty riding rather than outright top-speed runs.
- Built for
- Raw, torquey, and characterful, with the visceral thump of a big single and sharp, minimal-mass handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders wanting plush long-distance comfort, wind protection, or a smooth two-up touring experience.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 690.0 ccm
- Power
- 69.1 HP (50.8 kW)
- Torque
- 70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4669 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 102.0 x 84.5 mm
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1472 mm
- Seat height
- 865 mm
- Dry weight
- 148.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 13.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 155 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Subframe: Aluminium 7020.
- Front suspension
- WP USD 48 mm (1.89 in)
- Rear suspension
- WP mono shock with Pro-Lever linkage
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 115 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-R17
Other
- Color options
- Orange/black/white
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 690 cc | 690 cc | 690 cc | 690 cc | 690 cc |
| Dry weight | 148 kg | 148 kg | 149 kg | 149 kg | 148 kg |
| Seat height | 865 mm | 865 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 865 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L | 13.5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM 690 Duke R?
The 2012 KTM 690 Duke R has a Capacity of 690.0 ccm (42.11 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 690 Duke R have?
The 2012 KTM 690 Duke R has a Power of 69.1 HP (50.8 kW).
How many gears does the KTM 690 Duke R have?
The 2012 KTM 690 Duke R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM 690 Duke R?
The 2012 KTM 690 Duke R has a Torque of 70.0 Nm (7.1 kgf-m or 51.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the KTM 690 Duke R weigh?
The 2012 KTM 690 Duke R has a Dry weight of 148.0 kg (326.3 pounds).
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