KTM Duke II reviews

I bought mine for with 2700 miles. This bike is killer. Neon green with no scratches and it was immaculate. This thing performs. It was owned by a mechanic who works at a motorsports dealership before the sales guy sold it to me so that makes me #3. This wants to go fast but not really designed to be going over 100mph. With no ferring and a dirt bike feel, this bad boy will take off without you if you are not careful. At 5150 miles I am now about to replace the front brakes. It has been jetted and the stock mufflers have been modified. Man, does it sound burly! Especially when you down shift toward the red light. Cars know am I there from the sound, which I like. I would definitely recommend this for the city rider. Not really designed for a long trip but it could be done.....if you don't mind losing the feeling in your nether regions for half a day. Being a single piston machine, this bike will rattle your bones. I love it! Get one if this sounds like you. Show less

I've had bikes continuously since I was 15 years old (29 years!) and have owned all kinds over the years. The Duke II is as much fun as you can have on a street bike. It does everything well - except tour which is way beyond the scope of what this bike was intended to be used for. It is an excellent commuter - thin and nimble. Very fast despite its modest engine output relative to most sport bikes out there. I also own a very powerful sport bike (Aprilia RSV) and the Duke is more fun because it is easier to use and you feel like you are using more of the bike than with the Aprilia (if that makes any sense at all!). The engine has some vibes but they add to the character of the bike and do not detract at all. It is extremely light and agile and you can thrash it and throw it around and it just comes back for more. It feels a lot faster than it is (not that it is slow by any means) - it is more quick than outright fast. Definitely well made. Excellent suspension - compliant but stiff enough to keep it all under control. Show less

This is my first motorcycle. I have ridden quads and raced cars for years, but had never ridden a motorcycle. I've completed all the required courses and received my license about a month ago. I've finally started to lose my "death-grip" on the handle bars and working on building up the confidence. We (my husband primarily) chose this bike due to it's light weight, dimensions, KTM experience (my husband has a KTM dirt bike), and because of the style of bike. When it's dropped (yes, I already did that in a parking lot) there is minimal damage (which is true). So far, I'm pretty happy with my bike. I'm afraid I'm not up to the level of "canyon carving" (my husband waits for me at the top or bottom of the switchbacks), but it'll come. ;-) Show less