Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 KTM 790 Duke: CHARACTER SPEAKS VOLUMES.
Introducing the 2024 KTM 790 Duke…
From its inception in 2017, the KTM 790 DUKE took the worldwide motorcycle market by storm. For 2024, the KTM 790 DUKE continues its assault on physics, bringing the unmatched power and agility of its parallel-twin platform to the tarmac.
Powered by the most compact and torque-hungry twins in its class, the LC8c engine generates 105 HP and 87 Nm for easy, rideable power. This, along with an impressive top-end surge, low fuel consumption, and impressive engine note make the KTM 790 DUKE a formidable mid-weight opponent. A 95 HP engine derivative – allowing for an A2 license configuration – is also available for the European market.
Not only packing a punch in the engine stakes, the 2024 KTM 790 DUKE retains its light handling, steering agility, and eagerness, thanks to geometry developed specifically for sporty street riding.
The KTM 790 DUKE has a reputation. Not only is it known to be devastatingly accurate, with the unmatched agility you’d expect from a single, merged with the meaty punch of a twin, but for being a no-nonsense street-brawler. Boasting an uncompromised 799 cc LC8c parallel twin motor nestled into one of the lightest and most compact chassis around, the KTM 790 DUKE is all about being fast where it counts – in the corners.
2024 KTM 790 Duke Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
High-quality WP APEX suspension at each end ensures a perfect connection with the road and rider confidence at all times, while a carefully selected electronics package guarantees impeccable road manners.
The usual selection of ride modes, notably RAIN, STREET, SPORT, and the optional TRACK setting provide riders with easy-to-access customization of traction and throttle control, providing riders confidence in all road, track, and weather conditions.
In terms of looks, the 2024 KTM 790 DUKE keeps the same aggressive recipe as before, but ultimately, needs little introduction. Its legendary performance and character speaks volumes.
A full range of specially developed KTM PowerParts and KTM PowerWear is available for riders to personalize their motorcycles and get themselves kitted up in READY TO RACE performance.
2024 KTM 790 Duke Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
TARGET LOCKED
TFT Display
A multicolor combination of relevant information, presented in an uncluttered way. As you rev the engine, the display bars change color, either spurring you on or warning you that the engine’s still cold. The display also automatically adapts its illumination to the ambient light and gets racy when “Track mode” is selected.
NAKED AGGRESSION
Bodywork
100% DUKE. Purposefully NAKED and proud of it, the KTM 790 DUKE presents an aggressive stance, boasting aggressive lines and clearly obvious intentions. As the original scalpel, it’s sharp, to the point, and leaves nothing covered.
LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS
LED Headlight
With an LED headlight adding to the KTM 790 DUKE’s menacing look and subtracting from the darkness, illumination is taken care of when charging into the night. Flanked by two LED strips that function as running lights, being seen during the daylight hours is taken care of too.
POWER HUNGRY
Engine
Devloped for torque, this liquid-cooled 8-valve, DOHC unit delivers 87 Nm at 8000 rpm, almost immediately followed by a roaring 103 hp finale. Meanwhile, an advanced ride-by-wire system guarantees great refinement as well as low fuel consumption and emission figures. It roars too.
PICK YOUR POWER
Ride Modes
Riders can choose from four ride modes, namely SPORT, STREET, RAIN, and TRACK. Naturally, STREET MODE is the default, making for comfortable urban riding, with RAIN MODE taking care of things when they get a little slippery. SPORT MODE is used when needing to dial things up a notch, with TRACK MODE giving KTM 790 DUKE pilots full power output, and the ability to dial down the traction control, smooth out the throttle, and switch off the anti-wheelie for rear wheel antics.
LET IT SLIDE
Motorcycle Traction Control
Motorcycle Traction Control is a mouthful, but it’s an important part of the KTM 790 DUKE. MTC is a lean-angle sensitive traction control system, which reduces engine output extremely smooth, barely perceptible. Depending on the selected ride mode, MTC also allows for several levels of traction slip at the rear wheel. But that’s not the end of it – Daredevils, we give you: the off-switch!
SLIPPERY WHEN NEEDED
Motor Slip Regulation
The KTM 790 DUKE is equipped with standard MSR, or Motor Slip Regulation, which works in the opposite direction of the MTC. This means there is no chance of accidentially locking up the rear wheel under downshifting or abrupt throttling-off. MSR ensures you retain full traction and complements the slipper clutch and is especially effective in low grip situations.
RACE TO COMFORT
Ergonomics
The KTM 790 DUKE is an aggressive motorcycle with easy rider ergonomics. This is the key to its long-standing success. A narrow chassis and engine, comfortable seat height, upright seating position, and spacious legroom don’t sacrifice cornering clearance on the street, while the footpegs allow for extreme lean angles when cutting into the canyons.
TAKE A SEAT
Seat
At 825 mm, both shorter and taller riders can enjoy the bike at full tilt, without losing sight of the daily usability. The seat cover is grippy but still allows the rider to move around the bike easily. It has been developed to work with textile and leather, in keeping with the wide range of riders and riding styles. The pillion seat cover uses the same material and combines sharp looks with passenger comfort. 805 mm is possible with the lower KTM PowerParts seat.
FIND YOUR FOOTING
Footpegs
Cast from aluminum, the foot pegs fitted to the KTM 790 DUKE cater to a comfortable riding position, while still creating maximum ground clearance allowing for impressive lean angles. Reverse shifting is possible without any additional parts. Adjustable foot pegs are also available as a KTM PowerParts option for those who would like to go all out.
ALL-IN AGILITY
THE BACKBONE
Frame
The incredible handling characteristics of the KTM 790 DUKE are founded on the dynamic, loadbearing design of the tubular chassis. Engineers had one goal in mind, and that was to keep the chassis as rigid and compact as possible for sharper turn-in and greater lean angles, allowing it to slice through the turns with extreme responsiveness.
PIVOT POINT
Swingarm
The die-cast, open-lattice swingarm is meticulously manufactured and has been optimized for stiffness and stability while still offering excellent flex characteristics. By using a direct link for the rear shock, complexity and parts are reduced.
SPRING INTO ACTION
Fork
A 43 mm open cartridge upside-down front fork from WP Suspension takes care of any front wheel articulation, using split function technology. This means that compression and rebound damping take place in separate fork legs, allowing for better tuning of the fork behavior. The fork springs are progressive, ensuring a smooth operation throughout the fork stroke, being softer for the initial stroke, and harder further down the stroke to prevent bottoming out.
MAX TRACTION
Rear Shock
Making sure the rear wheel behaves when the going gets fast, is a high-quality gas-assisted WP APEX rear shock, featuring progressive spring and preload adjustment. This means the KTM 790 DUKE maintains a sporty ride quality, while still being comfortable enough for longer trips.
ROLLING THUNDER
Wheels and Tires
The KTM 790 DUKE is fitted with extremely lightweight, light-alloy wheels manufactured using a low-pressure die-casting process. Not only do the lightweight wheels subtract from the overall weight, but they also minimize the unsprung rotating masses and are wrapped in a set of MAXXIS Supermaxx ST tires.
STOPPING POWER
Brakes
Maximum deceleration is ensured at the front wheel on the KTM 790 DUKE by the two radially mounted four-piston fixed calipers and two 300 mm discs. The spacing between front brake lever and handlebar is adjustable so that the lever is within easy reach for every rider. The front brake receives effective support from the disc brake on the rear wheel, which features a single disc and a single piston floating caliper.
2024 KTM 790 Duke – Totalmotorcycle.com International Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ TBA USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ See Dealer for Pricing CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ TBA GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Engine
Transmission 6-speed
Battery capacity 10Ah
Cooling Liquid cooled
Power in KW 77kW
Starter Electric starter
Stroke 65.7mm
Bore 88mm
Clutch PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Displacement 799cm³
EMS Bosch EMS with RBW
Design 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Chassis
ABS Two-channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode Disengegable)
Front brake disc diameter 300mm
Rear brake disc diameter 240mm
Front brake 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Rear brake 2 piston caliper, brake disc
Chain 520 X-Ring
Frame design Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Front suspension WP APEX 43
Ground clearance 186mm
Rear suspension WP APEX – Monoshock
Seat height 825 mm
Steering head angle 66°
Suspension travel (front) 140mm
Suspension travel (rear) 150mm
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