What category is the 2015 KTM 690 Duke R?

General information
Category	Naked bike
Model	KTM 690 Duke R
Year	2015
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Semi-dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
Ignition	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Fuel system	Injection
Bore x stroke	102.0 x 84.5 mm (4.0 x 3.3 inches)
Power	67.05
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	690.00 ccm (42.10 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. Bosch 9M+ ABS
Front brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Bosch 9M+ ABS
Rear suspension travel	190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear suspension	WP
Front suspension travel	190 mm (7.5 inches)
Front suspension	WP
Frame type	Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,466 mm (57.7 inches)
Ground clearance	192 mm (7.6 inches)
Seat height	835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.4500 HP/kg
Dry weight	149.0 kg (328.5 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	White/orange
Starter	Electric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

75 hp

Peak Power

3.7s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track75%

City82%

Cornering92%

Daily Riding55%

Touring32%

Passenger20%

Rider Profile

Best For	Best suited to intermediate or experienced riders who can manage a punchy big-single with a light, flickable chassis.
Purpose	Built for aggressive backroad carving, supermoto-style street attacks, and tight, twisty riding rather than outright top-speed runs.
Rider Fit	Light dry weight and a tall-ish 865mm seat height suit riders of average-to-tall stature who want an upright, nimble stance.
Character	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.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

Rider Fit Visualizer

2015 KTM 690 Duke R Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 835mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2015 KTM 690 Duke R, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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