2016 KTM 690 Duke First Ride Review
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KTM finds itself in the enviable position of having created a popular brand-within-a-brand with its Duke line of motorcycles. Don’t believe me? Take a look at KTM’s 2016 Duke line-up. Consisting of six different models (some of which, unfortunately, don’t make it to the American side of the Atlantic), the Duke line starts with the 125 Duke and tops out with the 1290 Super Duke R – yet still has room for a pair of Dukes in the displacement range that started the line in the form of the 609cc 620 Duke I. Before we go any further, we need to step back from the current KTM image to remember that, way back prior to 1994, KTM only manufactured dirt-focused motorcycles. The Duke was the company’s first street bike, and the meaty center of the 2016 Duke line is filled with that first Duke’s direct descendants, the 690 Duke and 690 Duke R. Read the full review here: http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ktm/2016-ktm-690-duke-690-duke-r-first-ride-review.html Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=Motorcycle YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/Motorcycle Facebook - http://facebook.com/MotorcycleCom Twitter - http://twitter.com/MotorcycleCom Web - http://www.Motorcycle.com Established in 1994, Motorcycle.com is the premiere online resource for motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts. With hundreds of high quality, detailed video reviews on bikes from Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and just about everybody else, it's the best place to go to learn about the latest and greatest two-wheeled creations. There's simply no better resource if you're planning on buying or if you just want to check out some awesome machines.
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I wish they made a KTM RC690
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Fuck that stupid music let the exhaust roar
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It looks like bike for kids...
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690r is better when it will launch in India
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Hi, great video!! Sry if i sound dum:) wht u mean single? Thanks
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I'm about 6'1, will the bike feel small like the 125 Duke did?
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$8999, here in costa rica you can get one of those for $13000....fuck
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Is it really $2k better than a Yamaha FZ-07/MT-07 for hooning around on the streets?
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Im sorry but stop fighting the loss of hair. shaved looks way better than that mess you have on your head!!.
I am a folicularly challenged brother i know the pain. just saying that puff in no mand land in the middle front makes it look a LOT WORSE. Shave that shit bro -
Kinda wish they would make a RC690 based on the Duke to compete with the Ninja 650... I know they couldn't make it compete with the Supersport 600's but that's not the point.
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What a load of Poop. I mean Motor cycles have become so sissy. Track control, ABS, different riding modes ... WHat is next, bikes that can drive themselves ? Take me back when a motor cycle was a machine that required skill and coordination to operate. When life and machines were simple and straight forward. Sigh ...
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This guy sounds like Jonathan Katz from Daddy Day Care !!! Great review
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Thanks for the vid. But can we leave the hip hop shit out next time?
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Is the 690 r going to be sold in America?
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Anybody know what road that is at 1:20? absolutely incredible
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"ACK-RA-PO-VICH"
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The more I dig in on this one the more I like it! Nothing wrong with a single, not at this level!
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Demoed this bike today. The tft display is impossible to read because of the angle it's set at. The brakes are wonderful and this bike needs to be revved out to be truly happy. The seat, although not plush, was surprisingly comfortable. Clutch is extremely light and easy to modulate. The ride was interesting...the ride leader had us doing 65 in a 40 mph zone.
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Pretty good bike.
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plz KTM bring this to indiia
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