2016 KTM 690 Duke Finally Shows A ‘Muscle’

by Hilya Safa · Published October 23, 2015 · Updated August 7, 2016

2016 KTM 690 Duke Pictures

KTM made the latest naked bike that will carry the 690 cc engine. Picture has been revealed and this motor muscles so noticeable in HD quality photo shots. 2016 KTM 690 Duke will also be the bike with the largest cylinder engine ever built by KTM because the engine is still carrying the single cylinder type with a capacity above 600 cc.

The 2016 KTM 690 Duke which is still a prototype is called will have a more reliable runway with a limiter placed at high rpm. However, this motor will surely also environmentally friendly by carrying the Euro 4 exhaust gas standard.

2016 KTM 690 Duke Images

In addition, there are also some other changes such as new electronic system with three modes of driving force, traction control, new exhaust types, and a new seat foam is also claimed to be more tender.

2016 KTM 690 Duke is also known to be present in a sporty variant of the name of the KTM Duke 690R. This variant is equipped with a more powerful engine, upgraded suspension made by Brembo, and ABS.

The 2016 KTM 690 Duke machines is referred to generate power reached 72 bhp which makes going to be a contender for the Yamaha MT-07, Ducati Scrambler, and Kawasaki ER6. For the price, KTM called will not fix the motor is at a price that is much more expensive than the KTM Duke 620 variants now circulating in the market. It is estimated that the KTM Duke 690 will be sold at a price of 7,199 pounds.