KTM 790 Duke

KTM 790 Duke
KTM 790 Duke
Manufacturer KTM
Production 2018–
Class Standard
Naked[1][2]
Engine 799 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke parallel-twin
Bore / stroke 88 mm × 65.7 mm (3.46 in × 2.59 in)
Power 105 hp (78 kW) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[3]
Torque 63.6 lb⋅ft (86.2 N⋅m) (claimed)
Transmission 6-speed
Frame type Tubular steel trellis frame
Suspension Front: 43 mm inverted
Rear: Monoshock with adjustable preload
Wheelbase 1,475 mm (58.1 in)[4]
Seat height 820 mm (32.4 in)
Weight 372.5 lb (169 kg)[3] (dry)
Fuel capacity 14 l; 3.1 imp gal (3.7 US gal)
Related KTM 390 Duke
KTM 690 Duke
KTM 1290 Super Duke R

The KTM 790 Duke is a naked parallel-twin motorcycle, manufactured by KTM from 2017. The Duke's 799 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid cooled eight-valve DOHC engine uses a 285° crankshaft in order to mimic KTM's 75° V-Twins. Its power output is 105 bhp.

The Duke is KTM's first parallel-twin bike; previously the factory had produced only singles and V-twins. Released in 2018 for the European market, KTM propose to release the Duke as a 2019 model to the US market in late 2018.

The Duke is also the first middleweight naked with an inertial measurement unit within its electronics that include ride-by-wire, fuel modes, and multi-level traction control.[2] With a curb weight of only 169 kg, the pared-down design is said to make the Duke the lightest bike in the middleweight naked market.[2] KTM cooperated with Maxxis to develop special tyres for the Duke.[2]

Reception

The KTM Duke has received positive reviews.[1][4]

In Motor Cycle News[5], senior bike tester Michael Neeves wrote that the KTM "manages to combine the best bits of its rivals", with "the speed and electronic sophistication of the Triumph Street Triple R, the punch and simplicity of the MT-07 and the cheekiness of the MT-09 ... with a dash of crazy 1290 Super Duke R". Neeves praises the KTM's riding position and comfort, but points out that wind protection is non-existent. His overall verdict: "Its engine is a peach, the chassis balanced and it's topped off with superbike-spec electronics".

References

  1. 1 2 MacDonald, Sean (November 8, 2016). "The KTM 790 Duke Prototype Is Here To Own The Middleweight Naked Category". Cycle World. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Wildee, Matt (October 21, 2017). "We rode the KTM 790 Duke prototype". MCN. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  3. 1 2 "KTM 790 Duke". KTM. 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "New 2018 KTM 790 Duke Unveiled: Details, Features, Tech Specs And Image Gallery". Motoroids. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  5. ↑ Motor Cycle News 14 March 2018
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