2018 KTM 790 DUKE - Surgical precision personified
Small, Nimble and extremely sporty.
The 2018 KTM 790 Duke was a highly successful first attempt for KTM in the middleweight naked segment, providing a fun, involving, and capable package that balances user-friendliness with performance.
Key Specifications – 2018 KTM 790 Duke
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 799cc liquid‑cooled parallel twin |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 65.7mm |
| Compression Ratio |
12.7:1 |
| Max Power |
105bhp @ 9000rpm |
| Max Torque | ~87Nm @ 8000rpm |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed manual |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Chrome Molybdinum Steel frame using the engine as a stressed member |
| Front Suspension | 43mm WP upside-down telescopic fork, 140mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | SWP single shock, 150mm spring travel, adjustment for preload |
| Front Brakes | 2, four-piston J Juan radial calipers, 300mm discs with cornering ABS |
| Seat Height | Approx. 825mm |
| Wet/Ready Weight | ~174 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres |
Electronics & Rider Aids
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Ride Modes: Sport, Street, Rain, and Track
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Cornering ABS, Supermoto mode
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Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
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Customizable Track Mode
- Lean Angle-sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control.
- Launch Control
- Quickshifter +
- Multifunctional Dashboard with Full colour TFT display and backlit switches