Long term review - KTM 690 Duke R A2 2017
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2018
- This a longterm review of ownership of the KTM 690 Duke R 2017 A2. Ive owned it for a almost a year now, and I give you my thoughts on the bike.
Modifications:
-Crg bar end LS mirrors
-Pillion seat cover KTM powerparts
-Seat KTM powerparts
-Techspec Snakeskin tank grips
-Leo vince decat link pipe
-Evotech fender eliminator
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690 duke owner here, your video is 100% right ! (badass!)
Thank you! Ride on duke brotha!
Never had any cooling issues or lumpyness with my 2017 Duke 690, tho i did have complete Akrapovic and Booster Plug and EGR Delete from first big service till the day i accidentally wrecked it and ended in a wheelchair for life... tho it is still one of the most fun bikes i have ever ridden!
This is the 44hp version, maybe this is why
@@Ripen3 shouldnt be an issue even if its a2 restricted, unless its poorly mapped, but thats unlikely since the bike seems to run right in this video
@@hermus7347 they may have changed the threshold for when the fan kicks in to later(higher temp) on the A2, for example. Could be many reasons.
@@hermus7347between reducing horsepower and limiting emissions, it's probably going to run hot as they lean it out and pull timing in the upper rpm range.
Great review. I have a 17 Duke 690. I agree with all the things you comment about. I am in the US and the R was not available. I however had the same cooling issues. I went to my dealer and they put in a different coolant than stock. I am not sure what they used but that really made a huge difference. The bike still gets a little hot (and it is hot here 90+ F in the summer) and traffic heats the bike up, but it is not getting over 6 bars. As for all the other stuff I agree, the bike does have cons but so many pros. It is a fairly rare bike here because people buy the traditional sportbikes or cruisers, but I found the Duke is such a balance between the 2. I like the performance and capabilities of the bike but also like how it is a great around town bike. Thank you for the long term review.
Thank you! Glad to hear that you fixed the coolant issue. Its an awesome bike🤙
Super video! Jag är snart 18 år och funderar på denna cykeln. Hälsningar från Sverige / Bohuslän :D
Blir 24 nästa år och funderar på samma
Great video.Thank you. Looking to get one of these .Also, you live in a beautiful country!
the most important thing I learned from this video. Is the overheating. In no way would I put up with that. Try hot weather coolant or if that dont work id wire it so I could engage the fan at will with a switch
Thank you! Most helpful film. I'll have a test ride on one this sunday. An -18 model.
And I bought it!
Im about to get the same tail tidy. Any problems with cops that it doesnt have license plate light?
Hey man great video! I'm looking to get the same bike as you so i want to ask you what way do you limit the power in the a2 version? Is it an ecu thing or is it something else? Thanks man, keep up the good work
Its a ECU map, only KTM dealers can fix it👍🏻
Scandi MC
How much do they charge to change that?
Is it country/license specific?
Do you still have/love it?
I hear the 390 is a time bomb, is the 690 still a solid machine with no major mechanical issues?
Thanks in advance, happy new year!
Regarding wind when cruising try the Puig short screen, makes a big difference, can ride around 120-130Km/hour with no wind pressure on the chest.
Nick Fry yeah if I was gonna tour I would buy a screen, but it looks better without I think 👌
Does it have a fork lock with the ignition? Thanks
Excellent review and scenery thank you 😊. Does the throttle have any hesitation or surging at part throttle between on and off?
Nice review, enjoyed that 👍
Alex James thanks!
Great info bro!!!
Hey nice video! Haven’t seen a longterm review of the Duke R on youtube. Fell in love with the 690 and it’s going to be my first purchase very soon, though just the standard one as the R is no longer available here. Still very excited!!...You’ve covered most of what i wanted to know but i got a bit worried when you mentioned the overheating. Hopefully it’s just a coolant issue!...Now did yours come restricted from the factory? And if so can the dealer easily de-restrict it+ do you have any idea if they’ll charge for that and how much it would cost?
Lastly how has the performance been since the Decat seeing you haven’t dynod and retuned it? My future plans for mine would definitely to put a full system. How has maintenance been as well, any tips?
Sorry for the long questions, i’m just obsessed with this bike
I M thanks! Its a great first bike, go get it! The R version was last produced in 2017, not available anymore new. The overheating is not a deal breaker, u can add coolant for hotter enviroments and buy a thermostat which makes the fan starting earlier. With A2 restriction you cant map it for a full exhaust because of the hp rules, but it defiently gets lighter. If you ride it fulleffect you can map it with the akrapovic full system map, that gives 80hp instead of 75hp. The bikes doesnt come with the restriction, the dealer map it via a computer . De-restricting cost like 100$😉
Thanks so much for the response! Take good care of that stunning R version and ride safe!
how is ur 690duke r doing now, how well is it doinggg. i am planning to get one now, need more reviews.
I'm still bitter about the lack of track pack availability in the US for the 690 Duke :(
Hey mate, ive just bought the 2017 model here in Australia, whats the trick to remove the db killer from the akra exhaust? Ive had a look but that screw isn't straight forward to remove
Acyuta Morris its welded, my KTM dealer took it out for me, complicated to do
Vilket skinnställ har du? Är det tvådelat?
Ive decided i'm gonna buy one. It will roll off the showroom floor with mods tho. Its a naked bike as described. But my personal purchase will involve the following. aftermarket windscreen. awesome barkbusters. and probably the seat upgrade from KTM. After the purchase tires in my case will change as well. Ive decided this is the bike I want
Did you break the engine in hard or by the manual? Do you have any excessive oil burn? Thx in advance ;)
przechuj2217 soft break-in, I change the oil every 5000km, doesnt drink that much since I change frequently
Cool video bro! Keep braaaaaaping ;)
thx! yep haha, broaaaaaap!
I own a 2018 in the US, the engine has come a long way and is really enjoyable to the point where I ride it more than my ducati around town. There are 3 things I would like to add. For the US market a lot of these bikes had issues with the fuel tanks warping under the fuel cap flange, KTM has replace my tank outside the standard warranty., but I believe this has to do with the ethanol in the unleaded gasoline that is sold in the states.The tft display is illegible in direct sunlight, not the end of the world. But the last point really sucks, the R model never made it to the states, the extra modes you speak of are really nice to have, everyone wants them in the US. Unfortunately getting the track pack feature installed on all the US dukes to enable the rider modes has become impossible due to environmental protection agency. There is no way to disable the traction control or use the other riding modes, this really annoys a lot of people including myself.
I am new to oslo and this is my dream bike
Great video! How do you know this much about the bike?! 😋✌
Mr.Drakenhoff Im a bike nerd I guess😂
The LC4 engine was made for Enduro to be strapped. KTM does not how to fuel a bikes for putting around, soon as you buy a KTM road bike, get a power commander and Dyno it to get a smooth map. The 690 likes an open exhaust and and the airbox opened the rally cam will smooth it even more. I fill all my KTM's with a non glycol racing coolant, this will fix the cooling issue.
I’m confused, should I click or turn to adjust the forks?? 😜 Just messing with u, keep it up bro!
Osama Ahmad hahaha
Great review, really enjoyed it and agreed pretty much with everything. I've got a UK model 2017 Duke 690 R (full 75hp) and it's a right little beast! How long before you can derestrict yours? I removed the Cat and fitted a link pipe, and my dealer removed the SAS and flashed it with the AKRS map, also fitted a K&N. It really takes off now...
You're absolutely right about the hooligan nature of the bike - you just can't help yourself! If you go too slow it nags you... :) Enjoy your Duke and ride safe!
godimsofuckingbored thank you! Nice to see we got the same thoughts on the bike. When I get my full license 2.may 2020. But I crashed mine some weeks ago, it got totaled, so gotta get a other bike now ://
@@scandimc Sorry to hear that - I presume you were OK? The Duke 690 R won't be an easy bike to replace - KTM stopped making them in 2017.
What about the km/l? How many kilometres do you do with full tank? Thanks and great video
Alberto Carraro KTM claim 3,5l/100km, realistic is 4-5l/100km
I get 60 -75 mpg out of unrestricted non R 690, god knows what that is in Km/L (-:
@@nickfry7705then there is something wrong with mine hahah, mine uses atleast 10 liter/100km, but that may be cause i only ride it for fun so i run out the gears abit more than i should xD (such a fun bike tho, also mine is unrestricted too)
I was thinking about getting this bike but not near enough power i decided to get Kawasaki Z900
Hello Scandi MC. I’m thinking in buying a 2013 Duke R... but the thing is she haves 57000kms... is it too much? Thanks!
Dont buy it lol
Scandi MC hehe really? 57000kms are the end of the lc4?
Esteban A. Gaido not the end but you will face problems
What is an A2 model? We only have the standard or R model here in New Zealand.
Also, did you get the factory catalytic converter and silencer removed from under the frame?
How did they adjust the engine settings to compensate for that? My local KTM dealer won't do it, as they don't know how.
I would probably have to send the bike to the city if I wanted them to modify the exhaust, which seems like a big job.
very accurate
but can you scrape it??
QualityMuffin 😅
Can you get a quick shifter for this bike?
Not from KTM, but aftermarket yes
Hei
Nice review i guess you said it all.
I'm looking for one from 2019, I think it's the last model.
Tell me something if you know about anyone who wants to sell.
I found one in finn but I am looking for one with less than 15k. I live in Oslo sentrum.
ur bike's heating problem maybe related to A2 power constrained
No its the same when its full power
Ok the only thing I consider "bad"... is the high temps on city riding. But that issue happens with almost 100% of bikes with sport DNA. Come on man... you have to clean orange beautiful wheels? That´s a "bad" thing? By the other hand you have a superlight powerful toy to screw around and have serious fun!! Enjoy that beast!!
Esteban A. Gaido its not a bad thing that u have to clean the rims, whats bad is that u have to clean them way more often to make it look clean, compared to black rims for example. Yeah its a awesome bike, so much fun flicking it into corners👌
Just a tip my friend - always start with the plusses or you might lose people before you get to them ;-)
William Woodrow true that, thx!
Because people will stop watching if they hear something negative? This way people’s last impression is hearing all the good things, and how the issues may have been solved.
Hey, what road is this?
Some roads in Oslo, Norway
@@scandimc looks like a nice place
I heard the sun doesn't set in Norway, can u ride at 12 am at night!! 😌
Thats just in northern norway, but yeah its long days in the summer, but short days in the winter👍🏻
@@scandimcwhat time does the sun set in your town? I also think u should get an mv agusta brutale dragster!! It's really beautiful and light and powerful, 145 HP, 265 kmph top speed
Tha Outlaw depends on which date lol
@@scandimc anyways I have a 2018 399 duke and after I wash it there's problems starting the bike, the bike also goes off for a few seconds, any idea what the problem is? Sorry for my bad English!
Tha Outlaw
Lots of discussions on that on the message boards and 390 reviews in the comment sections.... lots of people saying to just get rid of them, but some people discussing the fixes for those issues individually....
A duke 690 r restricted at 44 hp 😭
Sylvain Bélanger
Gotta be a KTM mechanic that’s you can pay to adjust that...
That's because it's to light to be restricted at 48 hp. A2 rules
tror det må bli en sånn på meg når jeg skal ha a2 lappen ass
Jepp, beste A2 sykkelen jeg har prøvd👌
3:10 Is that legal where you are? In the US you would get ticketed instantly for that !
srv3355 lanesplitting is legal here, its legal in California and Utah in the US👍🏻
@@scandimc running into the left lane on a double yellow to pull in front of other cars isn't lane splitting
srv3355 thats true, was allowed to do what I did before the double yellow line.
Nice review. I won't buy one now 👍
Ha speed cover .live in Norway in modern communism afraid of police. Police country.
I'm live in haugesund.
What do you chose Yamaha mt07 2018y. Or ktm 690 duke.
Good review, “fucking cyclists!” Now that was funny. I want to try one of these.
Did you just call 30°f a hot summer
batonrouge5150 30 celsius
@@scandimc ok let me get my converter app lol
@@batonrouge5150 about 90F
Fuel gauge incorrect because of the different exhaust??? You have got to be kidding, there is no relationship between those two things. Also not smart to drop the f word that many times.
Started with bad things, left the video, this is a negative video - I rarely block channels, this will be the first one.
Fucking cyclists! 🤣... You're not wrong Sir ...... Very informative review 👍👍
Nice video but try to not start every 2nd sentence with ah "aaaaaaaaahm" next time. ...
Edit * every sentence 😂😂
Worlds longest whine.
Absolutely no need for the 'fucking' word. Why?
You were going all right till you said that to the cyclists. Apart of a +20 years road racer and twice Duke 690 owner, I'm aswell one of those f. Cyclists you unnecessary insulted.