Showing posts with label duke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label duke. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

KTM 690 Duke R 2013 Review

KTM 690 Duke R 2013
Success with the KTM 690 Duke in KTM European Junior Cup 2012, KTM showcase version of "harder" titled KTM 690 Duke R 2013 in EICMA Show 2012. KTM 690 Duke R 2013 chassis designed higher, where a stronger (stiffer) and better damping than KTM 690 Duke. The Footpegs and handlebar redesigned to be rider more aggressive but relaxed when driving KTM 690 Duke R 2013. 
KTM 690 Duke R
KTM claimed the modifications that done in the 2013 KTM 690 Duke R ready to take you through the streets of the countryside, and the circuit even with slick tires. KTM installed 690 cc single-cylinder engine with a power 69 hp or 2 hp more than the KTM 690 Duke.
KTM 690 Duke R
New KTM 690 Duke R
New KTM 690 Duke R
New KTM 690 Duke R
KTM 690 Duke
KTM 690 Duke
 
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Sunday, April 28, 2013

2013 KTM 390 Duke Preview

In 2013 KTM has pleasantly surprised fans of lightweight streetbikes with its announcement of the 390 Duke






The 390 Duke features a 390cc, 44-horsepower Single into the compact but strong frame of the 125/200, DOHC Single is highly oversquare, with an 89.0mm bore and 60mm stroke. The compression ratio is a substantial 12.6:1, and the engine breathes through a 46mm EFI throttle body. Both injection and ignition are managed by a Bosch integrated digital system. This bike delivers those 44 peak horses at 9500 rpm, and its 26 foot-pounds of peak torque comes in at 7250.
This bike comes with single 300mm rotor and four-piston Brembo caliper do the work up front, with a 230mm rotor and a single-piston floating Brembo caliper at the rear. With dry weight of just 307 pounds, the 390 Duke looks to have a power-to-weight ratio that should deliver terrific acceleration and throttle response. Based on its specifications, this bike should deliver outstanding agility, terrific acceleration and easy handling.
The 390 Duke promises to be the meanest little beast one can buy for less than 5000 euros ($6400 U.S.).

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