I own an 08 duke 690 and i can tell you it is the best bike ive ever ridden. Test ride of my girlfriends ktm duke 690 year 2008. Of the three the supermoto is the most prone to hooliganism, the duke is great for the street, and the adventurer the most offroad capable. Theres the 690 duke, the 690 sm, and 690 adventurer. What do you think of the ktm 690 duke and ktm duke r and do you agree with our verdict. Ktm 690 duke r ktm, motorcycle, motorcycle riding gear. You can list all 2008 ktm 690 duke available and also sign up for email notification when such bikes are advertised in the future. Sometimes the best surprises are the unexpected ones. Ktms previous single lacked this vibrationreducing device, and it was downright painful to ride any of the companys machines equipped with that powerplant. Aug 28, 20 a prime example of this is the 20 ktm 690 duke. Ktm 300 exc dirt bike 6 days kotkahamina finland motorcycle model 112 by automaxx. To ride the duke you need skill, courage and of course. View and download ktm 2008 690 smc eu repair manual online. Ive ridden a 2010 duke 690 and agree it wasnt smooth fuelling.
Its high ground clearance of 192mm would prevent obstacles such as pebbles, sheets of water, or bumps from hitting the underside. Ktm 1290 super duke r orange 112 diecast motorcycle model by maisto. Okay, now i am sure you are wondering just what a full fledged street bike is doing on the flickering pages of enduro360. Apr 15, 2009 the ktm 690 duke comes close to the suzuki sv650 and kawasaki er6n both in style and road capabilities so if commuting is your priority, the japanese bikes will work best. Ktm motorcycles scale diecast models 112 118 110 16 143. View and download ktm 690 duke eu 2012 owners manual online. But ive read that ktm sorted it with the latest model. View and download ktm 690 duke owners manual online. Jul 23, 2017 test ride of my girlfriends ktm duke 690 year 2008. The duke then received an allnew, 690 cc, singlecylinder engine, and with it came a counterbalance. Show any 2010 ktm 690 duke for sale on our motorcycle classifieds. Aug 01, 20 bear in mind that the bikes last makeover, in 2008, was a major one. You can also sign up for email notification when such bikes are advertised. Every thumper forum has a topic started on this subject although, no us source is listed to purchase the component.
The ktm 690 duke r is close to a perfect middleweight naked only let down by a single front rotor and not enough braking performance even with the upspec setup on the r versus the 690. Get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this ktm. Scproject uses their motogp, moto3, moto2 and superbike racing experience to push the limits and develop the highest level of exhaust performance. The 690 turns better in the dirt and feels lighter than. Ktmsportmotorcycles gmbh was founded in 1934 in austria. Page 1 2015 owners manual 690 duke eu 690 duke cn 690 duke r eu 690 duke r au 690 duke r my art. Ktm 1190 rc8 orange 110 diecast motorcycle model by welly. Page 1 owners manual 2011 690 duke eu 690 duke ausuk 690 duke r eu 690 duke r ausuk 690 duke r jp art.
Ktm are testing an updated 390 duke which appears to be physically larger to suit a wider range of. The duke s strikingly aggressive looks are complemented by the most powerful lc4 fourstroke single the austrian manufacturer has ever unleashed. The ktm 690 enduro r is a model we have spent thousands of miles on and is one of the best in class. The ktm 690 duke is the latest generation in ktm s line of midrange singlecylinder engine supermoto, or naked motorcycles that began with the 1994 609 cc 37. The dynojet power commander v is a vital first step into the world of motorcycle fuel tuning. The secondgen ktm duke 390 was unveiled at eicma 2016 this week. Dynojet power commander v ktm 690 duke 20082010 15%. We expect pricing to be between the 690 and the superduke at. How the ktm 690 duke flies along the road posted in bikes, people, riding a chat with ktms fourstroke engine designer sebastian faistauer on how the new ktm 690 duke has dumped weight, upped the power and reduced the shake from a single. Aug 30, 2010 i have a honda motocrosser, a ktm 525 dualsporttrailbike and a ktm 950 streetadventure bike. You are now the owner of a stateoftheart sports motorcycle that will give you dear ktm customer enormous pleasure if you service and maintain it accordingly. The ktm 690 duke comes close to the suzuki sv650 and kawasaki er6n both in style and road capabilities so if commuting is your priority, the. I need for this to stay a focused thread about where to get a 8580 thermoswitch in the us.
Ownersmanual20 690dukeeu 690dukeausuk 690dukemal 690dukereu 690dukerausuk 690dukermal art. The duke family has been in the ktm lineup for two decades, with models ranging from 125cc to 1290cc. However, i do prefer the duke and i ride a lot more than him, theres lots of forgiveness in riding it. There is no word from ktm as to whether the duke 790 will replace the duke 690. Handles amazingly, and looks better than most bikes.
After only 30 seconds on the ktm 690 duke, i realized that this particular duke is bleu blood unlike anything i have ever experienced before. On paper, the ktm 690 duke should be a near perfect motorcycle. Scproject exhausts are hand made right along side the same exhausts you see on motogp bikes and at race tracks around the. The ktm 690 duke resides in the middle of the displacement spectrum, and for 2016 the model. How to build a 2016 ktm 690 duke adventure adventure. On the right road, hairpin after hairpin, its almost untouchable. The duke then received an allnew, 690 cc, singlecylinder engine, and with. Ideas like using an additional balancer shaft with the camshaft in the cylinder head and a direct controlled dlc coated rocker arm. While the ktm 690 duke r is equipped with lean angle sensitive abs, motorcycle traction control mtc, motor slip regulation msr and a supermoto mode. Ktm proves the singlecylinder engine aint dead yet with the fantastic 2016 690 duke.
The 690 turns better in the dirt and feels lighter than the 950 but is heavier than the 525. Oct, 2012 ownersmanual20 690dukeeu 690dukeausuk 690dukemal 690dukereu 690dukerausuk 690dukermal art. And check out the bikes reliability, repair costs, etc. Super loud, awesome low end power to wheelie and do other hooligan activities. Ktm03c02 oval full system exhaust by scproject scproject is a race tested and race proven italian exhaust manufacturer. The ktm motto claims that their bikes are ready to race and this baby can certainly be ridden asis on a track, for track days or even. Ktm 690 duke mpg actual mpg from 58 ktm 690 duke owners. The duke version of the 690cc lc4 motor gets some very intriguing new features. By its name, 690 duke, the bike is best characterized with the help of its engine which sets the record as the most powerful singlecylinder to. Ktm are testing an updated 390 duke which appears to be physically larger to suit a wider. Ktm 990 smt whiteblack motorcycle model 112 by automaxx.
Read the riders comments at the bikes discussion group. I say weapon in a loose term because this is no bucking and weaving powerhouse where you have to fight every pulsating brake horsepower leave that to its 160bhp. Before you accuse me of being way off my beat, hear me out. Almost 20 years into its development, the ktm 690 duke takes its place as a monarch, ruling proudly over all. Ktm 690 duke service repair manual ktm 690 duke pdf. Ownersmanual 20 690dukeeu 690dukerausuk 690dukermal.
Singles are great on the right roads, but if you want to go much over 100mph, forget it, especially if its silenced. The exotic outsider just a few years ago, the duke has long since created its own domain, including its own values. Index 690 lc4 duke 2012 valve drive 17x timing drive 19x cylinder head 20x lubricating system 21x ignition system 22x electric starter 23x throttle body 24x x x all information contained is without obligation. Buying a bike starts at bikez get a list of related motorbikes before you buy this ktm. With the ktm 690 duke r, ktm created the most revolutionary singlecylinder street bike on the face of the planet. Ktm motorcycles scale diecast models 112 118 110 16 1. The engines new shorterstroke, largerbore configuration has increased the rev ceiling 1,000 rpm, offering ample overrev to keep the thrills a coming. By its name, 690 duke, the bike is best characterized with the help of its engine which sets the. Jan 14, 2008 ktm makes a great new addition to the 2008 lineup. Only the essentials but only the finest essentials. Ktm sportmotorcycles gmbh was founded in 1934 in austria. Overall the stripler is a better bike, more power and all that.
Its purely a for commutiing and a cheeky rides out. Ktm 690 duke can reach a top speed of 195 kmph and will provide utmost driving comfort due to the presence of three driving modes. Order your enduro, superbike, duke, supermoto part directly through the webshop. Personally id have gone for the smc690, i really cant see the point of dukes, a road bike thats as slow as a trail bike. Nov 10, 2017 there is no word from ktm as to whether the duke 790 will replace the duke 690. Click here to sell a used 2008 ktm 690 duke or advertise any other mc for sale. Heres a pictorial comparison between the 20 ktm duke 390 and the 2017 ktm duke 2017 ktm duke 390 vs. By its name, 690 duke, the bike is best characterized with the help of its. I have a honda motocrosser, a ktm 525 dualsporttrailbike and a ktm 950 streetadventure bike.
It is kind of hard to resist a bike that makes you feel like you are riding above your skill levela bike that is so inviting and easy to handle from the moment you. Ktmsportmotorcycle ag particularly reserves the right to modify any equipment, technical. Upgrade your ktm 690 duke into an offroad capable adventure bike that. Three reasons to wait for a 2016 ktm 690 duke ktm blog. Adventure, duke here you will find all ktm parts in the largest used parts webshop in europe. You can also sign up for email notification when such.
Ktm duke 690r acceleration and night cruising on highway duration. Ive owned numerous sport bikes and i would sell my 08 gsxr 600 wayy before my duke. Ktm duke 690 2008 test drive girlfriends second motorcycle. The thirty year old was one of the key parts of the recent presentation of the new ktm 690 duke and with a host of details has achieved a revitalization of the lc4 as the most relevant and essential single on the market today. Bikez has a high number of users looking for used bikes. The most accurate 2008 ktm 690 dukes mpg estimates based on real world results of 23 thousand miles driven in 4 ktm 690 dukes 2008 ktm 690 duke mpg actual mpg from 4 2008 ktm 690 duke owners click here to see important news regarding the acar app.
The ktm 690 duke is the latest generation in ktms line of midrange singlecylinder engine supermoto, or naked motorcycles that began with the 1994 609 cc 37. This level of sophistication represents the next step in terms of inride electronic optimisation and compensation capability. Ktms 690 duke r is a hardcore version of the ktm super duke 690. Ktm 690 duke service repair manual ktm 690 duke pdf downloads. If superathletes feared the duke then, now its practically unbeatable. There is an engine three mode map switch, situated at the right hand side of the bike. This is certainly the case with the all new 690 duke. At 70bhp its the most powerful road bike singlecylinder motor and is an absolute weapon to ride on the road. Since 1954 they mainly produce offroad engines sx, exc line, although nowadays ktm also produces road engines. Bear in mind that the bikes last makeover, in 2008, was a major one. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 2008 ktm 690 duke motorcycles with kelley blue book. Motor era now offers a full line of car manuals for all makes and models. The ability to adjust your motorcycles fuel map is vital if you have added a highflow air filter, aftermarket exhaust system or smog blockoff plates.
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