KTM 690 Duke R 2013 More Muscular and Ferocious

KTM 690 Duke R 2013, a high-performance version of the famous model 690 Duke. Chassis KTM 690 Duke R 2013 is designed higher, where more robust and damping better  than 690 Duke, fork Upside-down is fully adjustable. While the rear suspension is entrusted to WR Suspension, drafting and braking system from Brembo. KTM 690 Duke R will use a special exhaust system of exhaust manufacturers from Slovenia, Akrapovic.

 

Footpegs and handlebar redesigned so that the rider  more aggressive yet relaxed KTM 690 Duke R 2013. KTM claim the modifications made to the KTM 690 Duke R 2013 ready to take you through the streets of rural, and circuit even with slick tires.

KTM 690 Duke R uses engine 690cc 1-cylinder and be able to issue a power 69 hp or 2 hp greater than the KTM 690 Duke.

Specifications KTM 690 Duke R :

 

Engine :

Type: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 690 cm ³
Bore: 102 mm
Stroke: 84.5 mm
Performance: 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)
Starting aid: Electric starter, automatic decompressor
Transmission: 6-speed, claw shifted
Engine lubrication: Pressure circulation lubrication with two rotor pumps
Primary gear ratio: 36:79
Secondary gear ratio: 16:40
Cooling system: Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch: APTC ™ Anti-hopping clutch in oil bath / hydraulically operated
Ignition system: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment

Chassis :
Frame: Tubular space frame made ​​from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Fork: WP Suspension Up Side Down
Shock absorber: WP Suspension with Pro Lever linkage
Suspension travel front: 150 mm
Suspension travel rear: 150 mm
Brake system front:  Disc brake with radially mounted four-piston brake caliper; floating brake discs
Brake system rear:  Disc brake with single-piston brake caliper, floating
Brake discs - diameter front:  320 mm
Brake discs - diameter rear:  240 mm
Chain:  5/8 x 1/4 "(520) X Ring
Steering head angle:  63.5 °
Wheel base:  1.466 ± 15 mm
Ground clearance (Unloaded):  192 mm
Seat height (Unloaded):  865 mm
Total fuel tank capacity approx. : 14 l Premium unleaded fuel (95 RON)
Weight without fuel approx. : 149.5 kg

KTM DUKE 390 2013 THE FIERCE

Competitive world of motor sport engine capacity between 250cc and 600cc will be more crowded with the presence of the KTM Duke 390. KTM  has been successfully present Duke 125 and Duke 200, now turn KTM Duke 390 show off.

Seen from the model and view the KTM Duke 390 is not much different from the smaller-engined sibling. With a stylish sport touring streetfigter and has a pipe frame styles Ducati Monster and use large tires makes Duke 390 seem more sporty.

KTM Duke 390 is equipped with a engine 375 cc. With the larger engine Duke still count on one cylinder that produces power 44 hp@9.500 rpm and torque 35.2 Nm@7.250 rpm. Duke 390 has a weight of just 147.8 kg and under the gas tank fully about 10.5 liters. This motor will have a standard feature such as the brake system anti-lock braking system (ABS), Brembo calipers and 43 mm front forks from WP.

KTM Duke 390 Arrives Soon

KTM Duke 200 is one of the best performance bike below 2 lakhs RS.Duke 200 is famous for its street fighter look and performance.Bajaj introduced the Duke 200 this year with an aggressive price.KTM got good numbers.Now they are going to introduce so many new bikes.One of the new bike is KTM Duke 390.We are not sure about the name.From past Duke like 690,990 we can expect this name.KTM Duke 390 will be powered by 375 cc single cylinder liquid cooled engine.KTM is focusing on power to weight ration.Duke 390 weights only 150 Kgm.So this would continue the legacy of the Duke.

We can expect most of the parts from Duke 200 like lightweight swing arm and other suspension parts.This will help Bajaj to reduce the cost.Duke 390 also get bigger tyres and disc brakes.Duke 390 might get the same instrument console but with more features.KTM will introduce Duke 390 in the coming Milan Motorcycle show.KTM Duke 390 will be made Bajaj Chakan plant along side other duke member 200 and 125.KTM will launch the bike in international markets next years,After that we can expect the launch in India.KTM Duke 390 will be priced around 2 Lakhs ES>

source:Zigwheels.com