KTM has some lovely bikes at the EICMA show in Milan, and despite the economic crisis has turned up in all seriousness to display some fine models. The main news from KTM is the new Duke 690 R sports version of the standard model. It has a sensational 70 hp single-cylinder motor, the most powerful in this class, and equipping a rigid trellis frame.

It has light, 17-inch wheels and WP suspension, with TiAIN forks. The radial callipers, four piston Brembo brakes are a cut above the rest, and the bike is complete with carbon fibre mudguard and black tint. On this new bike, KTM says:

At the EICMA 2009, KTM, with the 690 Duke R, presents the most powerful single-cylinder of all times that is registered for the road – the just 148 kg-light motorcycle comes in at 70 hp. A sleek and sensationally agile chassis, fitted through and through with high quality components and the extremely purist sporty Duke style completes the latest LC4 model.

KTM models at EICMA

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