Review: 2016 KTM 690 Duke & Duke R Video
KTM's 690 Duke and 690 Duke R offer a high spec single-cylinder nakedbike, boasting great features and a huge update in 2016, here's our video review... Test: Jeff Ware
The KTM Duke range is a cool family of nakedbikes from KTM that goes back to the motard styled original 1994 620 Duke, now offering a high performance big single.
2016 KTM Duke 690R
Refined over the years and powered by the amazing 55kW 74Nm single-cylinder four-valve OHC LC4 engine, the latest middleweight Duke, the 690 and 690 R, received huge updates last year.
We recently got our hands on both the 690 and the R version and tested them back-to-back. Here is our video review. A full test will be posted next week.
2016 KTM Duke 690R
2016 KTM 690 Duke & KTM 690 Duke R Specification
KTM 690 Duke ($12,995 + ORC)
KTM 690 Duke R ($14,995 + ORC)
The Verdict | Review: 2016 KTM 690 Duke & Duke R Video
8
Fun!
A bike that brings the hoon out in you!
Engine Performance
9
Chassis Performance
8
Suspension 690
6
Suspension 690 R
9
The Author
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December 24, 2021
I’m considering buying the KTM Duke690 R but at 6ft I felt a little cramped when I sat on it in the showroom . How tall are you as you seamed happy on the bike ?
January 1, 2022
Hi Andrew, I’m 187cm and find the 690 comfy for an hour or so, would not want the footpegs any higher, just the seat a bit hard from memory too. Thicker seat would help both comfort and leg room. Jeff.