KTM 690 Duke 2018 User Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 9
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Do not press the electric starter button until the combi-
nation instrument function check is finished.
When starting, DO NOT open the throttle. If you open
the throttle during the starting procedure, fuel is not
injected by the engine management system and the
engine cannot start.
Press the starter for a maximum of 5 seconds. Wait for
a least 5 seconds before trying again.
This motorcycle is equipped with a safety starting sys-
tem. You can only start the engine if the transmission
is in neutral or if the clutch lever is pulled when a gear
is engaged. If the side stand is folded out and you shift
into gear and release the clutch, the engine stops.
– Take the weight off the side stand and swing it back up with
your foot as far as it will go.
9.3 Starting off
– Pull the clutch lever, engage 1st gear, release the clutch lever slowly and simultaneously open the throttle
carefully.

KTM 690 Duke 2018 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement	690 cc
Torque	74 Nm @ 6, 500 rpm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Transmission	6-speed
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Front Suspension	WP USD Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock
Seat Height	835 mm
Dry Weight	148.5 kg
Fuel Capacity	14 liters
Bore x Stroke	105 mm x 80 mm
Starter	Electric starter
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17"
Rear Wheel	5.00 x 17"
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	160/60 ZR 17
Power	73 hp (54 kW) @ 8, 000 rpm
Front Brake	Brembo four-piston radial caliper, 320 mm disc
Rear Brake	Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm
ABS	Bosch 9M+ Two Channel ABS
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder-coated