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2009 Ktm 690 Duke problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other 690 Duke years?

690 Duke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted14 complaints2009: 0 complaints2013: 4 complaints2014: 6 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 14 complaints2017: 7 complaints2018: 6 complaints2019: 0 complaints
690 Duke NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V134000Body & StructureApril 21, 2009 · 237 units

Defect

KTM IS RECALLING 237 MY 2009 690 DUKE AND SMC MOTORCYCLES. DURING USE, THE FRONT FORKS COULD DEVELOP CRACKS; THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBE SEPARATING FROM THE AXLE CLAMP. THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT INVOLVES IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBES BY THE MANUFACTURER.

Consequence

SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT FORK TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 440-985-3553.

2009 Ktm 690 Duke — common questions

Is the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.