KIWI RIDER 05 2018 VOL.2 | Page 67

New Model KTM 790 Duke Scalpel $17999 Demo available, choose from orange or black THE SCALPEL This is our sharpest tool in the shed, developed with one task in mind: to dominate the street. A true rider knows that here, power needs precision. Feedback. Poise. That’s why KTM combined a light, state-of-the-art chassis with the new LC8c engine. The result: plenty of torque on tap, a 105 horsepower rush blasting out of corners and a huge grin on your face. And it’s available as a KTM 790 DUKE L with 70 kW and 35 kW for the A2 license. In order to slingshot this telepathic lightweight even further ahead, advanced ride by wire, integrated connectivity options and next-generation rider aids are here today. But that’s not the end of it. Imagine an up and down quickshifter that takes its name extremely seriously. Cus- tomized ride modes. Personalized traction control. And a lean, mean KISKA design that’ll make you learn to love waiting for the others as you raced ahead. Specifications: Engine Design 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin Displacement 799 cm³ Bore 88 mm Stroke 65.7 mm Power in KW 77 kW Starter Electric starter Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 pumps Transmission 6-speed Primary drive 39:75 Secondary gear ratio 16:41 Cooling Liquid cooled Clutch PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated EMS Bosch EMS with RBW CO2 emissions 102.9 Fuel consumption 4.4 Frame design Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated Front suspension WP upside-down Ø 43 mm Rear suspension WP shock absorber with preload adjuster Suspension travel (front) 140 mm Suspension travel (rear) 150 mm Front brake Four-piston radial fixed calliper Rear brake Single-piston floating calliper, disc ABS Bosch 9MP two-channel ABS (incl. Super- moto mode, diesengageable) Chain 520 X-Ring Steering head angle 66 ° Wheelbase 1475 ± 15 mm Ground clearance 186 mm Seat height 825 mm Tank capacity (approx.) 14 l Dry weight 169 kg CLICK HERE FOR EVERYTHING WE DO KIWI RIDER 67