KTM 690 Duke 2017 User Manual

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Warning
Danger of accidents Poor visibility for other road users due to slipped baggage.
– If the tail light is covered, you are less visible to traffic behind you, especially when it is dark. Check that your baggage is fixed
properly at regular intervals.
Warning
Danger of accidents Changed handling characteristics and longer stopping distance with excessive payload.
– Adapt your speed according to your payload.
Warning
Danger of accidents Unstable handling characteristics due to slipped baggage.
– Check the way your baggage is fixed regularly.
Warning
Danger of burns A hot exhaust system can burn baggage.
– Fasten your baggage in such a way that it cannot be burned or singed by the hot exhaust system.
– If you carry luggage, make sure you secure it firmly as close as possible to the center of the vehicle and ensure even weight distribu-
tion between the front and rear wheels.
– Do not exceed the maximum permissible weight and the maximum permissible axle loads.
Guideline
Maximum permissible overall weight 350 kg (772 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load 150 kg (331 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load 220 kg (485 lb.)

KTM 690 Duke 2017 Specifications

General

Displacement	690 cc
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Transmission	6-speed
Starter	Electric starter
Lubrication	Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Front Suspension	WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel	5.00 x 17"
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	160/60 ZR 17
Seat Height	835 mm
Ground Clearance	192 mm
Wheelbase	1, 466 mm
Fuel Capacity	14 liters
Dry Weight	148.5 kg
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Torque	74 Nm @ 6, 500 rpm
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brake	Brembo four-piston radial fixed caliper, 320 mm disc
Rear Brake	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single-piston caliper
ABS	Bosch 9M+ two-channel ABS (disengageable)