KTM 690 Duke and 690 Duke R video review

First ride review of KTM's heavily updated single-cylinder middleweight naked

Simon Greenacre

Updated: 10 May 2024

KTM 690 Duke and 690 Duke R video review

Brand

Category

Engine Capacity

690cc

KTM says its new 690 Duke and 690 Duke R are more powerful and more refined than ever. But are they any good? We went to the launch in Gran Canaria to find out.

Read our full review here.

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KTM 690 Duke and 690 Duke R video review

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