KTM 690 Duke update: removed tank decals, swapped the mirrors for bar ends, tail tidy, removed passenger pegs, Remus underfloor Titanium exhaust. #braaaap
Very nice machine, Milky. If I was to make the slightest criticism, it'd be to find a couple of black socket head bolts (rattle pack Blacked) for the holes left by the pillion peg removal.
I have been told that Seattle has 3.5 non rainy days per annum; the Duke is all colours of fun in the wet.
A word of caution. Assuming the 2016 is the same as previous years one of those bolts has to be there because it holds the two subframe halves together. I forget which one.
KTM 690 Duke update: removed tank decals, swapped the mirrors for bar ends, tail tidy, removed passenger pegs, Remus underfloor Titanium exhaust. #braaaap
Any fuel remap with the Remus? I'm between this and the full Akra. Significant cost difference. Any comments on performance from stock before and after. Also anything to share in terms of loudness. I think I read someone eluding to the fact it's the type that makes your neighbors want to throw nails in your driveway. Thanks, looks clean either way [emoji106]
The dealer said they couldn't program a map for the bike, likely because it is a 2016. I hope by the time I go in for my first service that they can sort the map out. They also haven't received the Track Pack for the '16 either. Overall KTM has been slow to roll out software for the '16 Duke 690.
In terms of performance, the bike feels much more responsive in all RPMs, no complaints at all. I have not removed the baffle yet, but I plan on doing so soon. The bike is much louder than stock with the baffle installed. I am a big fan of loud bikes, so I love it. The neighbors won't be enthused, but I'm not too concerned about that.
KTM 690 Duke update: removed tank decals, swapped the mirrors for bar ends, tail tidy, removed passenger pegs, Remus underfloor Titanium exhaust. #braaaap
Dang, the dealer told me the Track Pack came with the bike, and since I have been waiting months, not good to here otherwise. Getting the stickers off looks nice, just peel or some sort of fluid?
Update: This weekend I installed a K&N Filter, KTM Powerparts Ergo Seats and Cyclops LED headlight. The pictures don't do the headlight justice, it's like looking into the damn sun.
New Look with the ergo seats:
Stock Seat vs Ergo Seat:
Stock Low Beam:
Stock High Beam:
LED Low Beam:
LED High Beam:
LED High Beam from a distance. I was seeing spots for at least 5 minutes after taking this
Yes, it was plug and play, except for having to disassemble the clip holding the H4 base on. The LED H4 has a massive base compared to a standard H4, so the clip won't fit over the base without taking it apart. Not too difficult, just took a few minutes to figure it out.
Interesting. I actually prefer the "old" style with the more prominent orange stitching on the main seat as well as the KTM Powerparts logo on the main seat. I also don't like the smooth section in the middle of the passenger seat, doesn't look as nice as one solid seat.
You have made me very happy with what I already have!
The seat mounts just the same. I mounted a '15 Ergo seat on my '16 so I could mount the SW Motech rack that replaces the passenger seat. It's contoured for the '15 style seat.
I just ordered a '15 ergo seat for my '16. now I can't figure out what SW motech rack fits ! Can you help ?! link? pic ? supplier ?
I realize the model is new, but some of the suppliers are clueless about fitment ! Part of the joys of ownership !!patience is a virtue I don't seem to have.
thanks
I have not had a chance to get the map. It was the rainiest winter on record for Seattle and never really got a chance to ride. Figured I would wait until the summer. Need to get my act together now that the weather is better.
The Remus exhaust is great, no problems or issues whatsoever. And it sounds better than my friend's 16' 690 with Arrow exhaust .
Thanks! Glad to hear the Remus exhaust is working out. Please post if you get around to getting the new map. I'm curious to hear if it makes much of a difference.
Hi milkman, how’s the Remus exhaust treating you? Did you get around to changing the fuel map? I’ve been looking around the forum for long term reviews, but have not found much. Thanks!
the 14 and 17 seats are different, if you change one seat you have to change the other.
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