2013 KTM 690 Duke Problems

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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

THE FUEL TANK LEAKS FROM THE GAS CAP. ALSO, THIS IS NOT MY FIRST KTM, WHICH HAS HAD A LEAKING GAS CAP. IT'S MY 3RD ONE. THIS ISSUE IS VERY WELL-DOCUMENTED ON THE FORUMS AS WELL AS ON YOUTUBE. GASOLINE POURS RIGHT OUT OF THE GAS CAP ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS FULL OR WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING BRISKLY. I AM FAIRLY CERTAIN THIS IS AN ISSUE TO DO WITH THE HIGH ETHANOL CONTENT PRESENT IN ALL U.S. GAS. THE STANDARD FUEL IS E10, WHICH MEANS 90% GASOLINE AND 10% ETHANOL. THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST DUCATI IN THE PAST FOR THIS ISSUE ALTHOUGH IT HAS CROPPED WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS. THE ISSUE ARISES FROM A REACTION WITH ETHANOL IN PLASTIC TANKS. IT IS NOT AN ISSUE WITH METAL TANKS. MOST MANUFACTURERS HAVE FIXED THE ISSUE OR STOPPED USING THE PLASTIC. HOWEVER, KTM REMAINS A MAJOR PROBLEM AS SEEN ABOVE. EVEN THE NEWEST 2016 AND 2017 MODELS HAVE THE SAME ISSUES, WHICH ARE AGAIN DOCUMENTED IN THE FORUMS. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS. *TT *JS

Jun 28, 2017

THIS BEING MY 2ND GAS TANK FROM KTM, AFTER EACH TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL AND CONTINUING UNTIL THE TANK IS LESS THAN HALF FULL, WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, FUEL IS FORCED OUT ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE TANK FROM AROUND THE MOUNTING PLATE/SYSTEM WHERE THE GAS CAP ASSEMBLY IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE TANK, AND THE GAS RUNS DOWN THE TANK AND ON TOP OF THE MOTOR. EVEN WHEN PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, GAS FUMES ARE COMING THROUGH THE MOUNTING SYSTEM. IT APPEARS THAT THE MOUNTING PLATE OF THE TANK IS WARPING BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC TANK, NOT ALLOWING THE GASKET BETWEEN THE TWO MOUNTING POINTS OF THE TANK AND THE CAP MOUNTING ASSEMBLY TO SEAL PROPERLY. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, I'VE FOUND A FORUM WITH AN 8 PAGE THREAD OF COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM OF THIS TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE. HTTP://WWW.KTMFORUMS.COM/FORUMS/DUKE/87226-2016-DUKE-WARPED-FUEL-TANK-TOP-LEAKS-WHEN-SLOSHED.HTML ## VIN PASSED ## KTM 690 DUKE 2013 ##

May 16, 2017

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE TO COMMUTE TO WORK ON CITY STREETS, I COULD SMELL GASOLINE. WHEN STOPPED AT A REDLIGHT, I LOOKED AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND GAS WAS COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK FROM AROUND THE CAP MOUNT/SEAL IS BOLTED TO THE TANK. THIS TANK IS A REPLACEMENT THAT KTM PUT ON ABOUT A YEAR AGO AFTER HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE BEFORE. I KNOW KTM PUT OUT A RECALL ON LATER MODELS, 2015 AND LATER I THINK, THAT WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT I DON'T BELIEVE MY REPLACEMENT TANK FROM KTM IS ONE OF THE CORRECTED TANKS. NOW, I'M ON MY 2ND TANK WITH THE SAME PROBLEM OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE TOP OF IT AND SPILLING ONTO THE MOTOR. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.. *TT

Apr 26, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS VERY OFTEN MOST PROMINENTLY WHEN BRAKING AGGRESSIVELY AND PULLING IN THE CLUTCH TO STOP. THE BIKE WILL ALSO SOMETIMES STALL RANDOMLY WHEN OPERATING AT ENGINE SPEEDS BELOW 3,000 RPM. THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS ALSO EXTREMELY JERKY BELOW 4,000 RPM LIKE AN ON/OFF SWITCH MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RIDE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH 2008 KTM 690 SMC AND IN NEARLY A DECADE, THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. UNACCEPTABLE.

Jun 28, 2017

Crash: 1

4.2/5.0

21 reviews

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2013 KTM 690 Duke, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 2013 KTM 690 Duke for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

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Each character in your 2013 KTM 690 Duke 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

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Locate Your VIN

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Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2013 KTM 690 Duke have?

The 2013 KTM 690 Duke currently has 4 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2013 KTM 690 Duke?

The most common problems reported for the 2013 KTM 690 Duke are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2013 KTM 690 Duke problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2013 KTM 690 Duke comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 2013 KTM 690 Duke?

You can report safety problems with your 2013 KTM 690 Duke directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2013 KTM 690 Duke VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2013 KTM 690 Duke reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2013 KTM 690 Duke. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.