
KTM 690 Duke
Arnolds MotorshopKolham

KTM
690 Duke
Naked · 690 cc · 73 hp
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Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
Years2016–2019
The final 690 Duke gained the revised LC4 with twin balancer shafts, 73 hp, a TFT display and smoother manners. The R makes 75 hp and has sportier chassis parts while sharing the same generation.
690 cc · 73 hp · 1 cyl. · A2 suitable
Years2012–2015
For 2012 the Duke became a lower, more comfortable roadster with a true 690 cc LC4 and 14-litre tank. The R version adds higher-grade WP suspension, brakes and slightly more power.
690 cc · 68 hp · 1 cyl. · A2 suitable
Years2008–2011
This angular 690 Duke uses the 654 cc LC4 single and retains a tall, supermoto-like stance. It is rawer and less road-focused than the fully redesigned generation from 2012.
654 cc · 65 hp · 1 cyl. · A2 suitable
The KTM 690 Duke is the single-cylinder naked that for years served as KTM's middleweight calling card. At its core sits the LC4 single, a 690 cc four-stroke with a balance shaft and from 2016 onwards dual balance shafts for reduced vibration. Power sits around 73 hp (2012-2015) up to 74 hp (2016+) at roughly 148 kg dry. Standard kit includes ride-by-wire, ABS and (from 2016) traction control. The steel trellis frame and WP suspension deliver a direct, raw riding feel that KTM markets as 'The Scalpel'.
The target rider loves low weight, agility and the character of a big single. The riding position is upright, the seat is tall at 835 mm and the bars are wide: ideal in town, on B-roads and on a mountain pass. For long motorway stages the 690 Duke is less suited due to vibration and a small fuel tank. Direct rivals are the Yamaha MT-07 (twin, more comfortable), Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (same engine, different ergonomics) and Suzuki SV650.
Check whether the water pump has recently been rebuilt; LC4 engines are known for early pump bearing wear.
Inspect the regulator/rectifier; first-generation 2012-2014 bikes suffer documented electrical issues.
Assess the chain and sprocket set; the LC4 is hard on the drivetrain and wear accelerates with neglected maintenance.
Test the clutch under load; vibration or slip points to wear in the slipper assembly.
Confirm valve clearance has been checked every 15,000 km; skipping these intervals causes rapid rocker and camshaft wear.
A used KTM 690 Duke costs €4,500 on average. Most cost €3,640 to €5,769. This is based on 87 motorcycles for sale now.
MotorMonitor now compares 87 used KTM 690 Duke motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.
The average used KTM 690 Duke is from 2013 and has done about 23,680 km.
The KTM 690 Duke produces between 64 and 72 hp, depending on model year and version.
The KTM 690 Duke weighs about 150 kg.
The top speed of the KTM 690 Duke is around 200 km/h.
The seat height of the KTM 690 Duke is about 865 mm.