690 Duke and 990 SMT: two oranges pressed in the sun…
We have tested two very wanton KTMs for you. This is not a head to head because there is no need to compare these two hybrids, but rather a joint test on roads as varied as they are extraordinary. Road book test !
KTM 690 Duke tech. Sheet
| (Manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 653.9 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 102 × 80 mm |
| Distribution | 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshaft |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.8 to 1 |
| Food | Keihin electronic fuel injection with EPT (Electronic Power Throttle) |
| Max power | 65 hp (48 kW) at 7,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 67 Nm at 5,550 rpm |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, 2 Eaton pumps |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Drums | 12 V / 8.6 AH |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled anti-dribble APTC |
| Gearbox | 6 gears, dog clutch controls |
| Transmitted ° primary | 79/36 |
| Transmitted secondary ° | 40/16, by O-ring chain |
| Chain | X-ring 5/8 x 1/4 " |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Chromium-molybdenum mesh, Epoxy paint |
| Rear loop frame | Aluminum 7020 |
| Front suspension | WP 43 mm inverted fork |
| Suspension Ar | WP Monoshok with pro-lever steering |
| Front travel | 140 mm |
| Travel Ar | 140 mm |
| Front brake | Single disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4 piston radial calipers |
| Ar brake | Single disc, 240mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper |
| Front rim | 17 x 3.5 ", aluminum rims and stainless steel spokes |
| Rim Ar | 17 x 5 ", aluminum rims and stainless steel spokes |
| Front tire | 120 / 70-17 " |
| Tire Ar | 160 / 60-17 " |
| Handlebar | Renthal aluminum 28/22 mm, conical |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1472 mm (± 15 mm) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Column angle dir ° | 63.5 ° |
| Hunt | 115 mm |
| Saddle height | 865 mm |
| Weight without gasoline | 148.5 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.5 liters including 2.5 liters of reserve |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate |
| Colors | Orange, White or Black |
| Price | € 8,950 |
Benjamin LALO
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