Hell freezes over...Duke 690

Wow, looks like the Duke 690 is coming back to the US
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2013-ktm-690-duke-usa-canada/

I will have to check it out when it hits my local dealer.
Light weight and good power...just wish it was a v-twin, but hey, should still be a hoot on the back roads

From article:

Surely, they're mistakenly talking about the R model (one we may or may not be getting). The pictures show no adjustment whatsoever other than rear preload.

I wish companies would at least give us preload front and rear on these "base" models if they insist of reserving full damping adjustment for the more premium models.

But my gripes aside, happy to see it Stateside. 67 hp in a package well under 400 lbs will be quite the thrill. The search for my next bike isn't getting any easier, and I see that as a great thing indeed.

Looked great at the ktm in long beach at the IMS show. Very tall not sure it was the stand it was on but smt 990 seamed lower

woah that sounds and looks like FUN!!!! And tall is good -- I have super long legs and I don't fit on anything.

SMC-R, please.

Already up on the KTM USA website
I downloaded the owners manual
No pricing info I could see though

Little birdie just told me $8499

That's not bad, wasn't last gen over $10k?

Well, well, well. It's chilly in here.

The suspension is a disappointment, but it can be remedied with a little more money. A gas tank suitable for typical US riding distances will, however, take more than dollars. Still, most promising. Especially if all of the "R" components will fit.

Here's the photo and description that was in Cycle News yesterday.

The handout I got at long beech IMS said 8999$

I like the design change. Looks more like a street bike and less like a warmed-over enduro with SM wheels.

I saw it in person. forks did not look adjustable at all

I guess tha how they can sell for $9k

the previous was $10k

I was able to test ride this bike in Livermore CA and man this bike is fun to ride. The wont be out until mid march. So anyone in the Bay area that wants to test ride this best Tri Valley moto has one on loan.

It is Chilly here :}

My ride report posted

http://www.enduro360.com/2013/02/20/products-tested/2013-ktm-690-duke-review/

Crap...there's no way the wife will let me keep the Speed Triple, the SMT and buy one of these.

Nice report.

Holy crap! 70 hp. Single lung. That thing would be a HOOT!
Lyle

whoa!