Here’s a road test video of the new KTM Duke 690 R for 2010. The video has been put together by the guys at 1000ps.at, and while a little slow going at first, we do get some on-road action of the Duke 690 R. The close up shots in the video show a compact, elegant bike which could be easy to overlook on first impression.

The 2010 Duke 690 R weighs about 149 kg, which provides a nice power-weight ratio when considering its 70 hp. The carbon fibre elements show an elegant touch to the look, along with the characteristic KTM orange tint. If you’re looking for a Christmas present, this nifty bike is already available on the European market.

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Here’s a lovely little gallery of the 2010 KTM Duke 690 R, with a higher performance motor than the standard Duke 690 version. The increase of 36 cc takes the 654cc motor up to its namesake of 690. The bore and stroke was increased to achieve this, and the compression ratio was subsequently modified, achieving another 5 hp extra, with the Duke 690 R now having a total of 70 hp.

Some carbon fibre elements feature, and the colour is the classic KTM orange. The Duke 690 R has a dry weight of 150 kg, and should prove to be a lot of fun. It costs about 9,350 euros, depending on the market.

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