2012 KTM 690 Duke details

The KTM 690 Duke is getting some new developments for the 2012 model year, among which are changes which should make it even more powerful.
In a pre-production first ride, MCN says the world’s most powerful single-cylinder bike will be more refined and powerful next year as KTM hopes to make its mid-range sportsbike lineup more appealing.

The 2012 KTM 690 Duke will have a twin-spark cylinder head, ride-by-wire throttle and optional Bosch ABS brakes, all on about 70 hp.
Still aiming at a younger audience, the 690 Duke will also have a price of about £6,000 – around €6,800 at the current exchange rate.

That sounds like an appealing package and KTM is taking things even further with new structural fairing on a subframe manufactured under high pressure.
The aluminium alloy structure will reduce both weight and the number of components – we can’t wait to hear more.