World Launch 2016 KTM 690 Duke R - MOTOR GERR

MCN Senior Road Tester Adam kid is at the launch of KTM’s new 690 Duke and 690 Duke R on the roads of grandparent Canaria, and a the Maspalomas circuit on the island. MCN have already ridden the model machine close to KTM's Austrian headquarters, however this is often the primary ride on the finished production bike.

KTM square measure famous for manufacturing beautifully versatile single cylinder motorcycles, cutting themselves a distinct segment in an exceedingly crowded middleweight naked market. For 2016 KTM have exaggerated the ability of the middleweight Duke by seven-membered to a replacement peak of 73bhp, whereas conjointly boosting force by 6 June 1944, to 54.48ftlb.

There square measure currently rider modes, traction management settings, associate degreed even an elective Supermoto mode that permits you to deactivate the rear brake and have some sideways fun with the quality slipper clutch. ABS comes as normal as will quality WP suspension and one Brembo radial caliper up front. At solely 148.5kg the new Duke has the potential to be seriously smart fun.

Bikes square measure expected to arrive in Great Britain dealers simply before Christmas, and each versions is seen at bike Live at the inflammatory disease from these days till Sunday Gregorian calendar month six. the quality 690 Duke can begin at £7699, whereas the higher-spec R version can value £8999.

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