Prototype raced at Mid-Ohio Super Hooligans round To the surprise of absolutely noone, KTM is preparing an upgraded “R” version of its 990 Duke. With the exception of the 790, KTM has offered ...

KTM teased us with a video of the prototype Duke 790 being hooned around a racetrack in late 2016. Now the production model has arrived with a punchy parallel twin engine and a host of other features.

KTM initially planned a 490 Duke powered by a modified version of the 790 Duke's engine. However, development costs led them to collaborate with Chinese manufacturer CF Moto.

Alongside the unveiling of KTM's first LC8c parallel twin engine in the production-ready KTM Duke 790, the Austrian manufacturer teased the audience at EICMA 2017 with the 790 Adventure R prototype.

Going by the pictures, the KTM 650 Duke seems to be based on the same platform as the 790 Duke, while featuring a slightly relaxed rider triangle as well compared to the 790. This will help garner ...

The KTM 790 Duke has been updated for 2025, with the 799cc LC8c parallel twin motor now tweaked to meet more stringent Euro5+ conditions.. Now priced at £7999 and available from dealers from the ...

This 790 Duke employs the firm’s first parallel twin. And the DOHC eight-valve 799cc LC8c motor is an absolute beauty. That “c” stands for compact – and it certainly is.

If the 790’s concept-to-production timeframe is anything to go by, we can expect the 790 Adventure R to be launched at the 2018 EICMA show. KTM Bikes KTM 125 Duke ...

This will allow KTM to focus on flagship offerings like the 1290 Super Adventure, 1290 Super Duke GT and 1290 Super Duke R. Apart from the 790 twins, the recently unveiled 890 Duke and upcoming ...