ROAD NEWS
KTM 790 DUKE RETURNS
In a curious move , KTM has announced the return of the 790 Duke , which will appear in dealerships later this year . KTM is bringing the 790 back into its lineup to fill the gap between the single-cylinder 390 Duke and the more powerful and tech-filled 890 Duke variants . Power from the 799cc LC8c is claimed at 105hp with torque a claimed 87Nm . The tune of the engine , according to KTM , has been focussed on torque delivery and achieving easy , rideable power rather than outright top-end power . This comes in line with the bike ’ s placement in the lineup as an intermediary between the 390 and 890 Dukes . While KTM hasn ’ t gone into detail regarding how much - if at all - the new 799cc engine differs from the last time we saw a brand new 790 Duke , we do know the 2022 model features a comprehensive electronics package . The package includes Cornering sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control ( MTC ), Cornering ABS with KTM ’ s hooligan inspired SUPERMOTO mode , and three standard Ride modes . There ’ s a fullcolour 5-inch TFT display and a full suite of LED lights .
In terms of looks , the 2022 790 Duke introduces two new colourways to the mix , with a traditional KTM orange scheme and an allnew grey and black motif entering the fray . At the time of writing , we ’ re yet to hear from KTM New Zealand as to when we can expect the 790 Duke back in Kiwi dealers and what price point to expect , but with global prices going up across the board expect it to be a little pricier than the last time the model was offered new .
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