1998 KTM Duke 620 4th Edition review from United Kingdom
"Brings out the hooligan in you"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Front forks were leaking (extremely common fault apparently).
Radiator fans did not work (only discovered by next owner, a friend I sold it to).
Wheels and metal parts rusted out a bit (but it had not been cleaned often).
Dashboard lights not working.
General comments?
My first 'proper' motorbike (after 3 automatic scooters) which I learnt to ride on down my road the day I bought it.
This bike was in pretty bad condition looks wise when I got it, as the previous owner was too busy with his family to bother washing it. It also had leaking fork seals, so I got it for a song.
I washed it (many times), waxed it, got the seals done at Bracken KTM in London (
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20100 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2005 |