The KTM 690 Duke R cultivates the sporty genes of the 690 Duke – and differs not only visually very little from the lightning-quick cup rockets that caused such an uproar in the 2012 European Junior Cup: A formidable hot rod for enthusiasts and experts alike, light as a feather, lightning quick, amazingly suitable for everyday use, but with everything that makes a 690 Duke even sportier.
The FACTS. KTM 690 Duke. Tested: 690cc four-stroke single, six-speed gearbox. Price/on sale: £7,699/now. Power/torque: 72bhp @ 8,000rpm/ 55lb ft @ 6,500rpm. Top speed: 120mph (est) Range: 160
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