If you came here only for the KTM Duke 790 Specifications and not to drool over these great shots, many of them from photographer Sebas Romero, scroll down.
The KTM 790 DUKE is devastatingly accurate. With the agility and purity you’d expect from a single, combined with the hard-hitting punch of a twin, the KTM 790 DUKE carves up the road with pinpoint precision. Boasting the all-new, compact 799cc LC8c parallel twin motor, a first for KTM, nestled into one of the lightest frames around, the new KTM 790 DUKE is the most compact twin in its class. Power delivery is efficiently controlled by advanced electronics and next-generation rider aids.
KTM Duke 790 Specifications of torque?
“The engine was tuned for torque, giving it fantastic rideable power while maintaining a great top end to match the sporty character of the bike.”
KTM Press Release says this, but unlike when Royal Enfield says it, we believe.
Riding feel
Considerable attention was paid to achieving the typical DUKE riding feeling of lightness, agility and sportiness. Handling is not only agile, but also very precise thanks to geometry developed specifically for sporty street riding. High quality WP suspension ensures a perfect connection with
the road and confidence in the bike at all times, making it impressively easy to race ahead of the pack.
Now enjoy the rest of the photos and some salient features.
Yes it is in there, look closely! High quality gas assisted WP rear shock with progressive spring and preload adjustment.
That aggressive styling is pure DUKE.
LED headlight and LED daytime running lights. Any KTM Duke 250 or 390 riders who can confirm if it is the same?
WP steering damper fitted as standard. KTM will tune it of course. But, you should fine tune it to your riding style.
Tapered aluminum handlebar is adjustable in 4 positions on the triple clamp. Rotatable in three further positions, making it spot on.
Multifunctional dashboard with full-color TFT display is bright and clear. Yes, I know its not the dashboard, but these pistons look so much cooler!
KTM Duke 790 Specifications – 2018
Here are the detailed specifications of the 2018 KTM Duke 790 Specifications
| Engine Type | Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, DOHC |
| Displacement | 799cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 88/65.7 mm |
| Starter | Electric; 12V 10Ah |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Lubrication | Semi Dry Sump |
| Fuel System | DKK Dell’Orto, 42mm Throttle Body |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooling with Water/Oil Heat Exchanger |
| Clutch | PASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch), Mechanically operated |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with Ride-By-Wire |
| Frame | CroMoly Tubular Steel, Engine as Stressed Member |
| Subframe | Cast Aluminum |
| Handlebar | Aluminum, Tapered, Ø 26/22 mm |
| Front Suspension | WP USD Ø 43 mm |
| Rear Suspension | WP Monoshock |
| Suspension Travel Front | 140 mm/5.5 in |
| Suspension Travel Rear | 150 mm/5.9 in |
| Front Brakes | Disc Brake 300 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Disc Brake 240 mm |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17” |
| Rear Wheel | 5.50 x 17” |
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR17” |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55ZR17” |
| Steering Head Angle | 24º |
| Wheelbase | 1,475 mm ± 15 mm / 58 ± 0.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 186mm / 7.3 in |
| Seat Height | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Tank Capacity | 14 L / 3.7 gal |
| Approximate Weight (without fuel) | 169 kg / 372.6 lbs |