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KTM Duke II 640 (2000 - 2006)

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KTM Duke II 640 (2000 - 2006)

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Only four people including myself have ridden it but all have been impressed - it changes people's opinions this KTM Duke II does. The three others - Darren and Richie from Ohlins, and scoot ed Daryll had a play when there was nothing better to do. They all returned with a ...  Continue reading

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George Stan
This is my first 'big' road bike, but ive raced motocross for about 10 years, so this bike suited my riding style, it is 'restricted' well it was for a few weeks, but taking the restrictor out only changed perf Continue reading...

paulmach1
I loved my Duke 2. Everything in the strengths box was what I was looking for in a bike, plus it is pretty reasonable at motorway speeds, read 80-90mph. Easily keeps with sportsbikes on A or b roads, untill the Continue reading...

Bikey B
I love this bike. I never knew i'd be able to do 10 meter stoppies, wheelie till the cows come home and slide the back end out, with the duke i cant help myself. Soooooooooo much fun. I live in a city and comu Continue reading...

George's Shed
Top bike! I will keep this for another year. Never done any long runs about 40 mile max none stop, would not consider doing long runs there are loads better choices than the Duke II if you want to travel any di Continue reading...

idl1975
As a road rider of a reasonable vintage with lots of sportsbike and touring experience behind him, I'm not clear how magazine testers consistently get these bikes so wrong. Dukes are extremely comfy bikes tha Continue reading...
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Quirky and cool in an un-cool KTM Duke kind of way
 
Low on comfort, the Duke will never be a long haul contender
  • Price: £5995.00
  • Year: 2000 - 2006
  • Engine capacity: 625cc
  • Power: 54bhp
  • Torque: 44lb ft
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