MYRModel Year Report

2013 KTM 690 Duke

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2013 KTM 690 Duke
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:55:32.883Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, KTM 690 Duke Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 5 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 11 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019
2013: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
20090
20134
20145
20152
201611
20177
20186
20190

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170628

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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20170516

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170628

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180426

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 KTM 690 Duke — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 KTM 690 Duke reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 KTM 690 Duke have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.