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Thinking R or non R version?Seriously thinking about pre-ordering one.
Thinking R or non R version?
Engine Type: Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Displacement: 799 cc
Bore/Stroke: 88 / 65.7 mm
Starter: Electric; 12V 10Ah
Transmission: 6 Gears
Fuel System: DKK Dell’Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Lubrication: Pressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps
Cooling: Liquid Cooling with Water/Oil Heat Exchanger
Clutch: PASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch), Mechanically Operated
Ignition: Bosch EMS with Ride-By-Wire
Frame: CroMoly Tubular Steel, Engine as Stressed Member
Subframe: CroMoly Steel Trellis
Handlebar: Aluminum, Tapered, Ø 26/22 mm
Front Suspension: WP USD Ø 48 mm
Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock with PDS
Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 240 mm / 9.4 in; 240 mm / 9.4 in
Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 320 mm / 260 mm
Front/Rear Wheels: 2.50 x 21”, 4.50 x 18”
Front/Rear Tires: 90/90-21”; 150/70-18”
Steering Head Angle: 26.3º
Wheelbase: 1,528 mm ± 15 mm / 60.2 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance: 263 mm / 10.4 in
Seat Height: 880 mm; 34.6 in
Tank Capacity: 20 l / 5.3 gal
Dry Weight, Approx: 189 kg / 416.7 lbs
Engine Type: Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Displacement: 799 cc
Bore/Stroke: 88 / 65.7 mm
Starter: Electric; 12V 10Ah
Transmission: 6 Gears
Fuel System: DKK Dell’Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Lubrication: Pressure Lubrication with Two Oil Pumps
Cooling: Liquid Cooling with Water/Oil Heat Exchanger
Clutch: PASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch), Mechanically Operated
Ignition: Bosch EMS with Ride-By-Wire
Frame: CroMoly Tubular Steel, Engine as Stressed Member
Subframe: CroMoly Steel Trellis
Handlebar: Aluminum, Tapered, Ø 26/22 mm
Front Suspension: WP USD Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel Front/Rear: 200 mm / 7.9 in; 200 mm / 7.9 in
Front/Rear Brakes: Disc Brake 320 mm / 260 mm
Front/Rear Wheels: 2.50 x 21”, 4.50 x 18”
Front/Rear Tires: 90/90-21”; 150/70-18”
Steering Head Angle: 25.9º
Wheelbase: 1,509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance: 233 mm / 9.2 in
Seat Height: 850 / 830 mm; 33.5 / 32.7 in
Tank Capacity: 20 l / 5.3 gal
Dry Weight, Approx: 189 kg / 416.7 lbs
Also....do we know if it has tube or tubeless tires? I really would prefer tubeless.
Yep...I know it's an 18r 21f and spoked but don't know if tubeless like the 1090R or tubed like the 690 enduro.Spoked wheels in true offroad sizes for optimum tire choice.
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Seriously thinking about pre-ordering one.
Yep...I know it's an 18r 21f and spoked but don't know if tubeless like the 1090R or tubed like the 690 enduro.
Honestly not even sure the 1090 is tubeless. The 1290 SA is, but not positive on the 1090R
Was at Munn's yesterday and caught bits and pieces of conversation going on.
I believe Big dan said all their 790s were spoken for, already. Might be a tough ticket to get.
Think I can get one at KTM of North Texas in Arlington. Maybe not...but Todd is good about finding models from other dealers that don't sell theirs if needed.Was at Munn's yesterday and caught bits and pieces of conversation going on.
I believe Big dan said all their 790s were spoken for, already. Might be a tough ticket to get.
R version for sure.
Also....do we know if it has tube or tubeless tires? I really would prefer tubeless.
Think I can get one at KTM of North Texas in Arlington. Maybe not...but Todd is good about finding models from other dealers that don't sell theirs if needed.
The real question is whether I want to buy when they are popular and full price or wait a year and get 2K off list. 2K to be first is kind of expensive....
Are the new models prone to issues ?
This motor isn't new. Neither is a lot of the tech the bike is using.
Seriously thinking about pre-ordering one.
Wonder how it would do on a 500-700 mile day and if I could replace my GS with it.
MisterK rode his NC700X on multiple 1000 mile days and long ADV rides. He said that bike would have been perfect with a bigger front tire and 10-20 more HP.
The KTM would seem to be exactly that.
Kevin wanted DCT so it won't work for him, but I'm thinking it would work pretty well for me.
The 790 engine isn’t new?
I read KTM released the 790 Duke in Europe in 2018. Did they not?
"The Duke is KTM's first parallel-twin bike; previously the factory had produced only singles and V-twins. Released in 2018 for the European market"
It wouldn't be the first time the Internet lied, I guess.
On the other hand, if its true, the engine and other shared parts would at least have a year's worth of market testing.