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Administrator · 11-10-2009, 03:21 PM

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EICMA 2009: KTM Duke 690R unveiled

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Dr_Sprocket · 11-10-2009, 07:11 PM

70 horses with only 690cc's?! This thing is sweet!! I wonder what kind of MPG this thing will get.

I only hope the powers that be at MO test ride this bike before this next summer (for us northern hemisphere MOFOs).

newagetwotone · 11-11-2009, 06:27 AM

Well the standard 690 duke is $10k... wonder how much this will sell for... $12.5k? $15k?

About the engine, isnt it the same Rotax thats in the BWM 650 singles?

pdad13 · 11-11-2009, 10:38 AM

Goofy graphics aside, this is one of the best-looking bikes around. And it seems like a hoot. I could love one of these...if I could justify the price.

tripleripple · 11-11-2009, 11:07 AM

"Hello officer, I'm assuming you pulled me over to get a closer look at my new KTM..."

I need one of these like a hole in my head.

Kenneth_Moore · 11-11-2009, 11:34 AM

That's a whopping big thumper. Hope they used a lot of Locktite Red. I wonder what the power delivery is like... We need a review on this beast for sure.

mugwump58 · 11-11-2009, 02:53 PM

Closet KTM dealer didn't know what I was talking about. He did show me some very nice 2007 SuperMoto's and an ADV thing. Ooooo orange and black.

The_AirHawk · 11-11-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mugwump58

Closet KTM dealer didn't know what I was talking about. He did show me some very nice 2007 SuperMoto's and an ADV thing. Ooooo orange and black.

Sounds like it's time for him to come OUT of the Closet, if he's got that kind of hardware sittin' on his salesfloor...............

11-10-2009, 03:21 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	EICMA 2009: KTM Duke 690R unveiled Original Article: EICMA 2009: KTM Duke 690R unveiled Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article EICMA 2009: KTM Duke 690R unveiled in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

11-10-2009, 07:11 PM	#2
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	70 horses with only 690cc's?! This thing is sweet!! I wonder what kind of MPG this thing will get. I only hope the powers that be at MO test ride this bike before this next summer (for us northern hemisphere MOFOs). __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

11-11-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	That's a whopping big thumper. Hope they used a lot of Locktite Red. I wonder what the power delivery is like... We need a review on this beast for sure. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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11-11-2009, 06:27 AM	#3
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	Well the standard 690 duke is $10k... wonder how much this will sell for... $12.5k? $15k? About the engine, isnt it the same Rotax thats in the BWM 650 singles?

11-11-2009, 10:38 AM	#4
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,753	Goofy graphics aside, this is one of the best-looking bikes around. And it seems like a hoot. I could love one of these...if I could justify the price.

11-11-2009, 11:07 AM	#5
tripleripple Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lightly Fortified Compound (apartment): Chicago, IL Posts: 421	"Hello officer, I'm assuming you pulled me over to get a closer look at my new KTM..." I need one of these like a hole in my head.

11-11-2009, 02:53 PM	#7
mugwump58 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 43.47N-76.48W Posts: 589	Closet KTM dealer didn't know what I was talking about. He did show me some very nice 2007 SuperMoto's and an ADV thing. Ooooo orange and black.