KTM 690 Duke gets new updates

KTM has announced updates for the 690 Duke. As part of the new update, the 2016 KTM 690 Duke gets a power boost that hikes the power output figure to 74PS at 8,500rpm. The torque figure has also been hiked by six per cent in the updated model.  According to the Austrian bikemaker, they have employed larger bore and shorter stroke which has resulted in the bump in power. Also the 2016 KTM 690 Duke will witness a minor displacement increase of 3cc, for 693cc in total. Other changes include larger valves and the new 690 Duke is also Euro IV compliant. The 2016 KTM 690 Duke will be available with three rider modes that consist of Sport, Street and Rain, selectable by the updated left handlebar switch gear.

Other goodies on the new bike include a switchable Bosch ABS as standard fitment while traction control will be an optional add-on. The 2016 KTM 690 Duke will also be the first KTM offering to sport a TFT display screen as part of its instrument cluster. The new updates signal the fact that the KTM 690 Duke will not be discontinued soon. Pictures of the KTM 790 Duke with a twin-cylinder motor undergoing testing were posted recently and it was expected that the 690 Duke will be given the boot. But it seems KTM wants to keep diversity in its product portfolio and the largest single-cylinder displacement production motorcycle will continue to enthral bikers.