Can you ride the KTM 690 Duke R on an A2 licence?

Yes, you can ride the KTM 690 Duke R (2016 - 2019) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!

KTM 690 Duke R (2016 - 2019) motorcycle

KTM 690 Duke R (2016 - 2019)

The KTM 690 Duke R is a powerful yet beginner-friendly A2 bike that it is a more advanced version of the standard KTM 690 Duke. It is a tiny bit lighter and taller than the regular version and it also offers more horsepower.

The bike has an aggressive design which makes it look more like a supermoto than an actual naked bike. Thanks to its lightweight construction and a single cylinder engine, the KTM 690 Duke R motorcycle offers excellent handling and it is super-fun to ride.

Overall, the KTM 690 Duke R is a great starter bike and it is one of the most powerful A2-friendly motorcycles you can find on the market today. However, you will need to restrict it, as it exceeds the A2 licence requirements.

A2 Licence Compliance

The KTM 690 Duke R is a 690cc A2-friendly bike. It has a power output of 55 kW (75 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 36.3% to become A2 licence compliant.


You will need a restrictor to ride the KTM 690 Duke R on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the KTM 690 Duke R.

TitleSpec
ManufacturerKTM
CategoryStandard
Supermoto
Engine typeSingle Cylinder
Engine strokes4-Stroke
Engine size690cc
Power output55 kW
Torque output54.6 ft-lb
Top speed120 mph
Horsepower75 bhp
Weight147 kg
Seat height865 mm
Front tyre size120/70-17
Rear tyre size160/60/17
Fuel tank size14 litres
Fuel tank range160 miles
Fuel consumption57 mpg
Oil capacity1.7 litres
Annual road tax£117
Price£7,000
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