KTM DUKE 690 R

OK, OK,

Been a couple of years since I have been on........

KTMs are Soooo... Bloody addictive. (Tell me! I've had 7 of the Streetbike fockers. )

Anyways. After having a Duke 1/3xDuke 2s/ And a Duke 3.(With a couple of Superdukes inbetween )

I really want to Chop in my Specced '07 R1 for either a Superduke "R" or a Duke "R" with some prize parts.

Want an "Anytime" Bike (Not a "Do I have to").

Sound familiar?

I need to know? Are them recent Dukes reliable? (Since, I test rided and fedback for yous, nowadays owners. )

As, all can see. The Duke is actually my favourite for my Jollies.

Do I go Standard or "R"?

What's the difference? I had a 690 with AKRO pipe and it took ages to get sorted.

Will it be easy to slip the can on the "R" and enjoy?

2 or 3 days and "No Reply"?

Is there something "Boring" about this post?

Actually I know that most other manufacturers are catching up. But Hey! KTM! The "dogs" when they are going.

\sorry If most members are being enticed by the deals on RC8s.

Cheesey. Whizz? I've only been away 2 years!!!!

Anyone on here, want to contribute as to reliability/Fun factor /Aftermarket and servicing?

Or are most enticed by playthings and fashion?

Not trying to take the piss? I find it difficult to keep up with the latest trend. And am somewhat surprised by some of the uptakes of modern users.

KTM to my mind were always kindof "Out their".

Guess they are just about mainstream nowadays? Although perhaps notsomuch, On the list?

A SD is all you need.... Hooliganism galore... Adding pipes easy to maintain
What else needs to be said..

There are very few reliability issues with the SD/R. There can be a throttle snatchy issue but that can be totally dialled out with can, motobox and custom map.

Duke wise you'd be better off asking on the KTM forum as there are only 1 or 2 people here who have owned a Duke that I know of and I'm not sure they were even the Duke 3

Ta. for the replies folks.

The 690sm with akro is now looking like a good contender.
I really liked my Duke 3 with the akro but didn't like the fact it was underslung. (Used to do kerbhopping on my Duke2s )
I threw lots of cash at my SD but it was a first model and could be tempramental. It was fine in the end but I had had enough.
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So I am more conscerned about reliability.

I take it the 2010 SDRs were mapped and sorted?

not many Duke III R owners out there I reckon, maybe even less than SDR owners! I think Plipton sold his SD for Duke III R, pm him for advice perhaps?!

I love the Duke III R, I think the Akra is the same for the R as the standard Duke but dont quote me....call your dealer instead.

I've ridden briefly with a standard Duke III on an Akra can and it sounded sweeeet. real sweet. Would lve one as a 3rd bike and have even thought about selling the SDR for one......still not sure but doubt it'll happen as roads I have access too are too fast for it.

Share your results though mate, there are some of us on here who are very interested

love those stats! Can you post a link to the site you use for it please?

That is a rare find, well done.

I bought a 690R new in 2011 and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Here it is the day I collected it.

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My mate has a 690SMCR with a few trick parts on but my 690R had a hell of a lot more go than his. I went everywhere on it too.

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I told everyone that I would never sell it as I enjoyed it so much and it was so rare but I had it in for a service at the dealers in June 2014 and they lent me their 1290 Superduke and.............. well let's just say I couldn't resist and 10 days later the 690R was no more and in its place was this:

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I do regret selling my 690R and I still keep an eye out for one now and then as I would definitely have another but for now I will just have to make do with MASSIVE POWER, SWEET HANDLING and HUUUUUGE WHEELIES

Enjoy it pal.

Thanks a lot, guys.

My determination paid off "In Spades".
Need to change the OE 5yr old Michelin Pilot Powers though, (Too slippery on the edge )

Although liking to hear about the 1290. Think its too large for my purposes.
Great bike all the same.

Hypermoto

How effective, is the extended screen?