I'd only caution you that a disproportionately large number of 690s seem to come up for sale having had major engine work at low miles compared to other KTMs...but if you really want one, I'd get one. They look an absolute blast to ride.
I'd just examine closely for signs of bodgery before buying.

 

If a manufacture had to build a worse bike, this would be it. Unless the overly electrically complex range of 2020 + adventure bikes takes over? The 690 will go down in history as unreliable and troublesome. However, if your very lucky seems some owners have experienced the warm glow of ownership. Happy Xmas one and all.

 

I have had a couple and currently own a 701 svartpilen...all mine have been reliable but they do seem to be a bit sketchy gearbox is wank but you get used to it, good suspension and brakes helps that they are light... proper fun on back roads bearable on motorway ..buy a late one Early ones were vibey newer ones are counterbalanced and seem to be more robust

 

The one looking at is a 2017 model with fsh and just 5800 miles.

 

Is Duke 690 discontinued?

 

I believe so.

 

Fuelling issues :/

 

On the later model ?

 

I used to be tempted and then the garage loaned me one and I didn’t want one anymore 😬

 

I had I 2013, and it was a great bike once I Fitted a power commander


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Weeksys got one, that’s enough of a reason not to . . .

 

In true panto style... Oh no he hasn't 🤣

 

Hasnt weeks got a yammy mt or something now

 

He sold it and bought a 690 Duke again didn’t he ?

 

That was rough as fuck. I spent £75 on nuts, bolts and fastenings in the first 48 hours. I spent most of the 48 hours cleaning it. It came up mostly ok.

But then it sheared the radiator mount bolt in the frame along with 5 mins later doing 1 of the tank impregnated captive bolts.
I ended up then finding more and more things that were needing replacing and sent it back to the dealer.

The week after I bought a brand new mt07.


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Do I miss the 690, yeah in some ways, they're bloody brilliant. But the mt07 is so so easy to own, ride and use. It's very similar in power but not quite as fun, however when I walk over and press the button it does exactly what it's supposed to, time and time again.

Over the 5 690s I've owned I had no issues at all with 3, the 4th I had software/electric gremlins and the 5th was the one above. Nothing wrong as such but had been neglected.

 

Had one, didn't like it, and no where near the same weight.

 

I've never ridden a 790 so curious as to why you sold so soon ?

 

I'd like to see a 790 for under 5k though....

I paid 7 for mine, sold it a month later for 6.

 

That’s a pisser

 

Duke 690 is 150kg, 790 is 166kg

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The 790 isn't 166 believe me.

 

Just get a 990 and have done with it

 

If you don't and look around once in a while,,,






you'll MISS IT!!

 

Absolutely loved my 690. Great for my commute, mountain passes in Austria and the Isle of Man. I only sold it because I bought the 890.

 

I had one of the first 690 sm's in 2007. Best thing l did with that was get rid and get a mighty 950 sm.

 

....and in saying all that I'm now considering the 390 adv.

 

Another fookin scooter 😂😂

 

Another fookin scooter [emoji23][emoji23]

Been there, done it with every big adv bike and every litre sports bike [emoji3577]

 

I know mate, just yanking your chain 👍

 

Hi mate, not sure how you could check when you go to buy it but make sure it doesn’t stink of fuel! I’ve just brought a 2016 newer model 690 and the tank it so warped it pisses fuel out where the filler bolts on! It’s covered by a trim so hard to check but trying to save you the pain I’m suffering at the moment!
I’ve only ridden mine about 5 miles but seems good fun,
Cheers

 

He showed me a copy of a KTM letter about a recall, something about a tank filler nozzle gasket ??

Would that be the same thing ? If so it seems it's been done under warranty.

 

I have the same letter and my recall had also been done so I thought the same, but no this is different, I’m not trying to put you off but I’m also trying to help you potentially having to pay over £600 for a new fuel tank!
I can add some pictures of mine if you like but unless the seller is prepared to remove some tank trims you won’t be able to see

 

I bought a 390 adv [emoji23]

 

Have fun I love mine