2013 KTM 690 Duke Review
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- KTM's 690 Duke has reshaped what we thought possible from a single-cylinder streetbike. It boasts ultra-sharp responses, a surprisingly powerful engine, and a personality that's anything but dull.
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8 years ago I came here almost everyday, until I bought the bike. Have a wonderful 6 years with it and recently sold it to my good friend. Looking forward to ride after the pandemic with a new bike.
no need to cry about wind hitting your chest. its part of the experience.
I ride the wheels off mine. I wear out the outer edges of the tyres before the center. Great fun at the race track too.
Need a side-by-side comparison of the Duke 690 vs. Yamaha FZ-07.
***** Probably true. Twin beats single every time.
Ray Zeed Eyebrow i really need to see them in a drag race due has more torque and is lighter but the fz has almost 5 more bhp why are the 2 closest bikes never compared
@@cbr125rcanada Sort of. If you want more highway stuff then definitely. But otherwise don't be so sure. These bikes rock. But pricey upkeep unless you DIY
We neeeeeeeeeed an _RC_ 690
*drooling*
5 years later we still need it
I really like Kev's relaxed style and the videos they produce have a touch of flair that is often missing from their competitors...thats you MCN.
honestly Kevin, your the best bike reviewer on you tube...love your videos which are so perfectly chosen and done..thanks a lot for these..
I had a loan of one of these while my Bandit 1200 was in the workshop, wasn't sure what to think as I climbed aboard, well Holy shit! Kevin was spot on with his review, fantastic engine with massive torque, huge grunt, huge grin factor, fast off the line, very light and nimble. But..... VIBRATIONS, absolutely no wind protection, crap seat. Apart from the negatives it was a great experience!
who needs wind protection? none of my bikes have any
"i can feel like they got it right !"
hey, thx, that's what they do for... a long time !
Duke on the Duke... good stuff. Nice video review! Any spec-snob can read the spec chart, but its nice to see it in action and hear the personal views of a well heeled motorcyclist regarding how the specs come together where the rubber meets the road... if not well haired. : ) See you down the road, Dook!
The older models (mine was an 11) had a higher seat height than the 690, and perhaps due to the undertail dual exhaust, had a way higher feeling center of mass.
KTM's are bad ass and yes the dukes the king of hooligan bikes
Who needs a canyon road when Scotlands my back yard...
+Dakota Rising
Must have some good fenders, waterproof suit and excellent road tires for grip in that shitty weather ^^
It's all part of the bikers life, if you don't like it then maybe a feminine VW beetle will suit you better...Wind, rain, sleet or snow, I'm still getting my knee down ;)
+Dakota Rising would LOVE to see you getting your knee down in sleet or snow... post a video of you doing it... heck just show a video of anyone doing it.
If not you can't maby you would have better luck in a VW beetle.
I don't think someone with a Porsche pic can really comment on feminine cars...
The 2013 is very very low, at least it was for me, I tried it on the store. I'm only 1.73m.
can't wait for someone to build the Mototech RC4 609R in the states!
like to see it compared to the street triple. Looks like it has a lot of character, much like the streety.
Would be cool for a project bike: answer some of the 'faults' listed in the video.
This, or a 2020 and above Svartpilen 401 as daily commuter ??
Love that bike, but like he said, its a pain to ride it on highways.
And i hope, with the akra the sound gets much better than he is now :(
Creo que se puede viajar por suramerica con esa moto amigo !
In your opinion is this bike a good beginners bike or should I rather go with the 390 ?
The 690 Duke is a really good bike for the beginning. I'm driving a Duke 690 restricted to 32kw and im very glad that I've chosen the 690 instead of the 390. So, if you have the certain amount of money, go for the 690 ;). I uploaded some vids of my bike on my channel, so if you're interested, feel free to check them out. :D
if you haven't gotten a bike yet, I'd recommend a used 250-350ish CC bike to start with, as you're most likely to drop the bike and make other mistakes on your first bike. My 3 closest friends and I all dropped our first bikes. It is nice to have a cheap bike that you don't have to worry about - dropping it will vastly lower its value.
Did you pick one yet?
I got a pretty good deal on a Honda CRF250R and converted it to a super moto
it means that they limit the power output of the engine to not exeed 32kw or 48hp so that you can drive the bike with a smaller driving license
Well, they changed it now, the seat is very low! You should try it on.
when's the 600cc shootout going to be done?
How tall is he? I'm 6'2". And I'm as you can tell by my pic I ride a Honda 250. And I dwarf the bike. Is the duke or the FZ-07 a bigger bike? Either one is a welcome upgrade from my learner bike.
MasterChief0093 I've ridden my mate's MT-07 (from new zealand so we dont have the fz-07) and a 690 duke r, the duke is taller in seating height than the mt-07 and feels more agile. mt-07 is wider than the duke but both are very very fun bikes to ride.
It's a beauty! Really like this and the 1290 superduke r BEAST! I can see myself doing some hooligan stuff with something like this lol great review!
I've heard in other reviews that the engine lugs and the suspension wallows in hard corners. Gotta take these reviews with a grain of salt.
great review thank you.
did anyone notice the mouse cursor going across the screen at like 0:55? lol
Catchy title: DUKE revised export w watermark. ;)
i like vedio you friend .... continue to work ...
my height is 5.4 can I ride this comfortably, thank you
The new 690 Duke R also has a higher seat.
How tall are you Kevin Duke? I`m 6´2" and afraid is to small for me!
Lively as anything you have ridden think not.
I learned only one thing from that review, he can't wheelie!
Didn't know Rod Stewarts sister did bike reviews? Good to know!
is it possible to rent a motorcycle with 19 yrs or is there no way if you're not 21? :/
btw , 80miles / hour is more that what you can do on your higways.... before the cops....
Not really, thats the interstate highway speed limit (at least in TX). Bikers can't drive the speed limit because for some reason it pisses of car drivers and they cut you off. Driving aggressive is actually safer for motorcycles.
Motorcycle usa got a supersport shootout out now...
Not taller, the ST3 is actually very very low to the ground, and yes, the ST3 would wreck the KTM.
Woot for East Fork!
390 Duke review? :)
The Dukes are cool but KTM need to gear them higher because they can barely even go on a highway.
Buying one used with a lot of miles or buy a new one for with less miles? I figured save 2 or 3k dollars but I am wondering about reliability and mechanical problems.
I've Got the opportunity to get a Yamaha raptor 700 (ATV) with this engine (ktm690duke) stuffed in it
Want to listen to the thump, not a crap-load or tech-punk muzak.
The Street Triple is much heavier and taller.
take the "R"
i can get one new for $7700. im debating on the duke or the fz-07.
***** Well, that's like... your opinion, man. The FZ-07 is cheaper and sexier with negligible difference in hp and torque. Made by a more reliable manufacturer and two cylinder vs KTM's single it's a no brainer the FZ-07 kills the Duke 690
+Robert Brangan (CoffeeBlack762) the duke is 20kg lighter and has more torque and better suspension. I GUARANTEE that around a track the duke will be quicker, by a lot. But the fz07 is good considering how cheap it is. The duke, in the other hand, is not a cheap bike
get the fz09. don't even bother with the o7
Street triple would wreck this shit.. Little single cylinder wouldn't even stand close to the triple
I dont like how it looks! Old dukes are alot more atractive!
Most powerful single cylinder bike
is it kick start? can you do adventure riding?
Can you guys hurry the fuck up already with the supersport shootout and superbike shootout..
We're halfway through June..
And you can't buy it in the USA, so...
way out of my price range. Duke 390 maybe.
that engine is sexy looking
kevin......... DUKE!!!!
anything above 300cc DESERVES a twin cylinder ATLEAST .....just saying -_-
What about 450cc dirt bikes? A twin wouldn't be so good in one of those!
dirt bike has a very limited application frnd.......other classes like sports, commuters and tourers and their sub categories form the majority segment ........high capacity single cylinder engines tend to vibrate like hell on certain speed : gear combinations.....hence uncomfortable plus no revving at higher speeds ......just my opinion ......but taking in the price to performance factor 690 duke is better than a lot of them premium twins........
Vivek Sharma Ok, but you did say ANYTHING. :-)
Sexy Bike!!
what a pos i hate this bike if i could get my money back i would in a heartbeat