2023 KTM 790 Duke

2023 KTM 790 Duke

True to its nickname, the KTM 790 DUKE works with surgical precision. Pairing the nimbleness you'd look for in a single with the forceful kick of a twin, the KTM 790 DUKE carves up the road with pinpoint accuracy. Its 799 cc LC8c parallel twin motor, the most compact in its class, sits inside a frame that ranks among the lightest available, and the KTM 790 DUKE's whole focus is speed in every setting, with corners serving as its playground.

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• Engine

Designed with torque in mind, this liquid cooled, 8 valve DOHC powerplant hits its maximum grunt at 8,000 rpm, and a roaring power curve follows almost right away. At the same time, a sophisticated ride-by-wire system guarantees great refinement along with low fuel consumption and low emission figures.

• Frame

The dynamic, loadbearing design of the tubular chassis is the foundation of the KTM 790 DUKE's incredible handling characteristics. The engineers pursued a single goal: keeping the chassis as compact and rigid as they could, which enables sharper turn-in and greater lean angles, letting it cut through turns with extreme responsiveness.

• Handlebar

Full control comes courtesy of a tapered aluminum handlebar measuring 810 mm across. It can be set in 4 positions on the triple clamp, and the clamp itself can be turned through a further three positions, so you can dial in that perfect riding position.

• TFT dashboard

Relevant information comes together in multiple colors and is laid out without clutter. When you rev the engine, the display bars shift color, either urging you on or alerting you that the engine is still cold. The display also adjusts its illumination automatically to match the ambient light, and it takes on a racy look when the optional TRACK MODE is selected.