KTM is renewing its single cylinder model and it’s likely that 2010 will see the arrival of the Duke 690R. In these spy shots we see a more agressive Duke that will probably be more powerful with better handling and more adapted to road use.

In these images, the finished look is still not the definitive version, but the orange colour is characteristic of all KTM “R” series. A more sporty suspension should appear, with improved performance Brembo brakes. The 72 hp engine could be inherited from the road prototype, the RC4.

And as a little sweet touch, the weight should be very impressive, coming in at even less than the 148 kg of the current Duke. Fun is certainly guaranteed with this new model, expected to appear in a presentation in autumn 2009.

Source | Visordown

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