Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2017 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.
7
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 6 | 86% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | — flat |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
Remedy
The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS WARPED CAUSING LEAKS BOTH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK WHERE THE FUEL PUMP ATTACHES AND ON THE TOP OF THE TANK WHERE THE FILLER NECK IS ATTACHED. THE LEAK FROM THE FUEL PUMP AREA OCCURS BOTH WHEN THE BIKE IS RIDDEN AND STATIONARY, THE LEAK FROM THE FILLER AREA OCCURS WHEN THE…”
“The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…”
The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.