Specification of KTM 790 Duke
| Top Speed | 210-220 kmph |
| Displacement | 799 cc |
| Maximum Power | 105 HP @ 9000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 86 NM @ 8000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Number of Gears | 6 |
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 186 mm |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 189 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres |
Engine and Gearbox
| Engine Description | New 799cc Parallel-Twin Engine |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Displacement | 799 cc |
| Maximum Power | 105 HP @ 9000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 86 NM @ 8000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | 2 |
| Lubrication | Semi Dry-Sump Lubrication |
| Bore | 88 mm |
| Stroke | 65.7 mm |
| Immobilizer | |
| Number of Gears | 6 |
| Clutch | Wet Multi-plate |
Brakes and Tires
| Front Brake | 300mm Dual Disc |
| Rear Brake | 240mm Single Disc |
| ABS | Yes |
| Front Wheel | 17-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch |
| Wheel Type | Alloys |
| Tubeless Tires | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes |
Suspension and Chassis
| Front Suspension | 43mm WP Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | WP Monoshock |
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame using the Engine as Stressed Element, Powder Coated |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 150 mm |
Battery and Lighting
| Pass Light | Yes |
| Battery Type | MF |
| Head Light | LED |
| Tail Light | LED |
Dimension and Weight
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 186 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg |
| Kerb/Wet Weight | 189 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres |
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Description
The KTM 790 Duke, also known as Scalpel, is KTM’s flagship offering for the Indian market. The street borrows from the naked sharp styling and its older siblings, the 1290 Super Duke, which is sold by KTM in international markets including Nepal.
Design
The KTM 790 Duke is lined by trellis frames with single-piece aluminum subframes to keep overall weight down. The design language is a typical part of the KTM family with sharply styled fuel tanks, inverted pitchfork LED headlamps, split seats and a chunky LED taillight. The minimal body panels point towards wider load-saving while the exhaust unit is placed under the seat. Like its siblings, the 790 Duke also comes with a TFT LCD screen that displays all the important information related to the motorcycle.
Gears and Engine
The KTM 790 Duke comes with a 799cc parallel-twin motor, a first for the manufacturer and paired with a 6-speed gearbox, while being designed to produce 103 bhp and 87 Nm of peak torque. The engine promises to be quite tractable for its 75-degree crank offset and 435-degree firing order. The forged piston and the two counterparts are intended to keep vibration to a minimum. The 790 Duke measures a lightweight 189 kg (marks) and makes for an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 612 bhp per ton, the best in the segment.
Tires and Suspensions
The bike is suspended by WP 43 mm USD forks at the rear and a monoshock unit at the rear, while braking duties take care of the 300 mm dual disc and J. 240 mm single disc at the rear with brake calipers from Juan. The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Maxxis Supermax ST tires.
Electronics
On the electronics front, the KTM 790 Duke gets a comprehensive electrical suite, and is loaded into the slits and comes with Bosch EMS RBW with four ride modes – Sport, Street, Rain and Track. The bike comes with 9-level traction control, launch control, wheelie control, slipper clutch and quickshifter. There is a six-axis IMU-based 9-level traction control with lean-angle sensitivity, cornering ABS with Supermoto mode, engine brake control, launch and wheelie controls, and a bi-directional quick-shifter.
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Pros and Cons
Pros
- Packs a powerful and sophisticated parallel-twin motor
- Compact dimensions and light weight help in handling
- Equipped with top notch electronics
Cons
- Rear suspension only gets pre-load adjust-ability
- Lack of air safety
- Rigid suspension results in bumpy ride on bad roads
Conclusion
KTM has launched the 790 Duke in India for Rs 8.64 lakhs (ex-showroom, India). The motorcycle is being brought from Austria via the CKD route all the way. Official booking has begun and the bike will be available at selected dealerships. KTM is also offering a finance option for the bike with a tenure of 5 years.
It will come to cost around Rs 13.83 lakhs in Nepal.
