[Answered] Why does my KTM 640 Duke need a code to start?

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Frostydog
Member since June 2022 • 145 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my KTM 640 Duke?

Posted on March 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1986 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 640 Duke. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitalx
Member • 12 posts

Desperate to get my KTM 640 Duke running again. Trying this tonight.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 32 posts

Just what I needed! My KTM 640 Duke has been acting up lately.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 63 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a KTM 640 Duke owner.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 7 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my KTM 640 Duke—need the code first.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 36 posts

This thread might save my KTM 640 Duke. Thanks everyone!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 87 posts

Trying this out on my KTM 640 Duke today—hoping it works.

March 08, 2025 Reply

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