[nishkamm]

A recent news on Autocar India claims that KTM 790 are spotted in dealerships ahead of possible launch soon.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-ne...erships-413890

[Samba]

Saw these same pics being circulated in more than 2-3 whatsapp groups.

Sharing the pics, am not sure who actually took these pics. So skipping the pic courtesy part.

[AtheK]

Madness Incoming...This will be one Crazy Bike.

PS: Title needs to be changed to 790

[Vasuki]

Received the same pictures in our Ducati group.


What is the thing highlighted in below pictures? Steering dampers?? Usually seen above the handlebar in supersports. What are these?

Picture 1



Picture 2

[RodRowdyBiker]

Originally Posted by Vasuki

Received the same pictures in our Ducati group.


What is the thing highlighted in below pictures? Steering dampers?? Usually seen above the handlebar in supersports. What are these?

Picture 1
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Picture 2
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These are steering dampeners just mounted below. It has the same effect, just doesn't look as good.

[sagar iswalkar]

Yup, steering dampers. Mentioned on their website too.



PS: I went there to see any "coming soon" or "launch date xxxx" but nothing as yet

[bigron]

I am happy that this is picking up steam.
This bike is the perfect combination of speed, power, practicality and un-adulterated fun.

Despite repeating myself, there is nothing out there in the 600-900 cc category that can match the excitement ,fun to ride character and pure adrenaline of the 790.
No inline 3, 4 or any other engine configuration comes close to the lively character of this 790.
Bring it already , KTM. You will be doing a huge service to the riding population of this country. A duke 790 is almost all the bike one would ever need.

It is not clear yet if the 890 is an updated version of this duke or a revised R version of the 790. They will have to seriously re work the power output to match the new Euro regulations and still give a bike that will not break down easily. This is since the 890 cc that everyone is talking about is actually the engine used in the Kramer GP2R, a privately sold GP2 machine by Kramer Motorcycles, not meant for road going bikes.

[Red Liner]

Apparently only 100 units for this calendar year, with a brand new 890 coming next year with a euro 5 config and 15 hp more.

Where does the insanity end.

[rajushank84]

Couldn't find anything about possible pricing anywhere. Any ideas?

[StepUP!]

As per whats app message that I received,
Launch date is Sep 5th
Ex showroom 8.50 L
OTR 10.5 L
Only 100 bikes for India.
Engine is built in Austria.
Up and down quickshifter with auto blipper, launch control, wheelie control, riding modes are standard. Cornering ABS and cornering TC standard.
169kg dry.

[deepfreak15]

And in other news, quick search of international D790 owner forums have the following common issues
-Oil leak near front sprocket
-Coolant leak from radiator hose
-False neutral between 5th and 6th gear
-TFT/ electronic glitches
KTM knows how to make bikes that are almost impossible to resist. But they do their best to test ones ownership resolve.

[GoBlue]

A long-term review of the Duke 790 by Motorcycle.com: https://www.motorcycle.com/manufactu...rm-review.html

A brief summary of the issues observed in just 7 months of ownership:
1. Counter shaft seal leak
2. Engine coolant leak

This confirms some of the points mentioned by BHPian deepfreak15 in the previous post.

Anyone considering this bike would do good to exercise caution and be fully aware that the Duke 790 is not at-par with the level of reliability as some of it's European/Japanese competitors.

[nishkamm]

Unofficial booking of KTM 790 has begun.

Courtesy : RushLane

https://www.rushlane.com/ktm-duke-79...-12321602.html

[rohitoasis]

Checked with Dealership in Coimbatore and they were suggesting booking amount of 5K as against what is claimed in the article shared above.

[nishkamm]

Gaadiwaadi has a post which has recent and clear pictures of the bike.

https://gaadiwaadi.com/ktm-790-duke-...ly-next-month/