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KTM’s 790 range is certainly revived for 2023, and largely thanks to CFMoto, it seems. The Chinese manufacturer will build the 2023 KTM 790 Duke that was announced a few days ago, and it has now been announced that they will build the 2023 KTM 790 Adventure, too.

Additionally, there is a 20% increase in rotating mass, which KTM says has increased the “cornering poise” of the motorcycle; while a ‘knock control’ sensor allows for a higher state of ignition and “better capacity for low octane fuel,” KTM says.

The electronic hub of the bike gains the 6D IMU that can be found also on the 2023 KTM 890 Adventure, as well as the larger KTM 1290 Super Adventure. “This [...] device informs the Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control and other aspects such as ABS, Motor Slip Regulation and the administration of Ride Modes,” KTM says.

Like the 2023 890 Adventure, KTM has integrated the ABS of the 790 Adventure with the riding modes, so changing riding modes will automatically change the ABS setting, while the ‘Demo Mode’ that is present on the 890 Adventure and 790 Duke will also feature on the 790 Adventure.

Moving to the chassis, we find 43mm WP Apex forks with 200mm of wheel travel, which matches the travel allowed by the preload-adjustable rear shock, while the tyres are Pirelli Scorpion STRs. Additionally, the engine is a stressed member of the frame, which has been designed to allow a low seat height, according to KTM, which is 840mm on the 790 Adventure. In comparison, the adjustable seat height on the 890 Adventure can be set as low as 825mm, and the seat lowering kit can reduce that to 800mm. The seat itself is a two-seater layout.

KTM claim a maximum range of 450km, or 279 miles, from the 20-litre fuel tank, in front of which is the same kind of integrated fairing as used on the 890 Adventure.

The screen is wider and taller than before, while the lighting is fully LED, and the five-inch TFT display is brighter and “reacts to ambient lighting,” KTM says.

Pricing for the 2023 KTM 790 Adventure is not yet clear, but we can see it will be available in two colour options: white and orange, and black and orange.

The 790 Duke continues to be super agile and focused on riding fun.  Propulsion is provided by the familiar LC8c in-line two-cylinder with 799cc.  It complies with Euro5 regulations and produces 95 hp and 87 Nm.  This means that the engine meets the specifications for A2-compliant throttling to 48 hp, which would not be possible on the current 890 Duke R, as at 121 hp the output power would be too high for European A2-compliant throttling.

Three riding modes are available, Rain, Street and Sport.  The settings affect throttle response and traction control.  The traction control works depending on the lean angle.  There’s also cornering ABS with a Supermoto mode (ABS on rear wheel deactivated),  a color 5-inch TFT display and LED technology in the headlight (incl. daytime running lights) and taillight.

Optional features include a Qickshifter+, engine slip control, track riding mode for the racetrack, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system and KTM MY RIDE connectivity for phone and music.

The software options are already installed at the factory, but must be unlocked.  KTM offers the option of testing all software options over a maximum of 1,500 km, after which you can decide whether you want to unlock them for a fee.

The KTM 790 Duke 2023 will be available at dealers from January and will be sold in Germany at a price of 8,999 euros (plus ancillary and transfer costs).  The choice is between the classic orange or the gray-black variant.

KTM has already announced that it will be putting together special offers for the sales launch.  During a certain period, there will be 0% financing, or a free software upgrade is also planned.

Take the 790 Duke for a blast on a twisty road, and KTM’s new middleweight works so well that you might wonder why the Austrian firm didn’t create a bike like this ages ago. The 799cc parallel twin is engagingly quick, light, sweet-handling and bursting with character.

The Duke is exciting yet rider-friendly, epitomising the simple riding pleasure that has long made the naked middleweight class popular. It neatly plugs the large gap in KTM’s roadster range between the single-cylinder 690 Duke and 1290 Super Duke V-twins.

That impression of simplicity is actually misleading, because the 790 is distinctly sophisticated. Beneath its lean, typically sharp-edged lines, the Duke brings a new level of technology to the class, with features including a full-colour Thin Film Transistor instrument panel, two-way gearbox quick-shifter, and advanced electronics controlled by a superbike-style Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU).

Perhaps the biggest decision KTM’s engineers faced in the Duke’s development was the layout of the all-new engine. They eventually settled on a parallel twin, rather than a V-twin as used by bigger Adventure and Super Duke models, mainly because side-by-side cylinders could be made more compact.

The dohc eight-valve unit has its crankpins offset by 75 degrees to give an irregular firing order like the big V-twins. Twin balancer shafts allow it to be a stressed member of the frame, which in KTM tradition is made from tubular steel. Maximum output is 105bhp at 9000rpm – not the highest in the class, but a healthy figure for a bike weighing only 174kg with fuel.

That electronic sophistication begins with the TFT display, controlled via an updated version of KTM’s familiar four-button switchgear on the left handlebar. There’s a choice from four riding modes, including a Track setting that gives extra functionality. On the launch in Gran Canaria I stuck to Street and the slightly sharper Sport (there’s also Rain, which reduces power), both of which give superbly crisp throttle response.

That top-end output is complemented by a usefully flat torque curve. The 790 generates enough midrange torque for strong acceleration from around 4000rpm, and the motor stays smooth even up near its 9500rpm redline. This encourages plenty of revs and frequent use of the six-speed gearbox, as does the quick-shifter, which works sweetly in both directions and contributes to the KTM’s effortless feel.

The Duke is more than happy at speed, though inevitably its upright and exposed riding position means you’re fighting the wind long before reaching the maximum of about 140mph. Even at much lower speeds, the parallel twin’s off-beat firing order gives the 790 an involving character and an appealing bark from the high-level exhaust.

The twin-cylinder unit is slightly less impressive in town, when the Duke tends to hunt slightly at constant throttle openings. At least the clutch action is light, and the bike’s fairly low seat and generous steering lock help make it manoeuvrable in traffic. I didn’t find it cramped, despite being tall.

On very rough surfaces the Duke passes on some jarring through bars and seat but doesn’t lose its cool. The balance between agility, stability and comfort feels just about right. And when you’re riding on bumpy, damp or poorly surfaced roads, the Bosch cornering ABS and high-level traction control give an invaluable safety net.

There’s plenty of grip and stopping power, even if the Maxxis tyres and J.Juan front brake, with its pair of four-piston radial calipers, aren’t from particularly glamorous suppliers. The Duke should prove quite practical, too. Fuel consumption averages around 50mpg even with hard riding, giving around 150 miles from the 14-litre tank. Comfort is reasonable, despite the fairly thin seat.

What confirms the 790 Duke as a serious middleweight contender is its aggressive price (of £8499 in the UK). It’s very competitive with natural rivals such as Ducati’s Monster 821 and Triumph’s Street Triples, not to mention BMW’s capable but ageing F800R parallel twin.

And as you’d expect in this modern era of platform-sharing, the first all-new model is just the start. The 790 Duke introduces a parallel-twin family that will grow to include more KTMs – starting with a dual-purpose Adventure model, due next year – and also bikes from sister brand Husqvarna. On this evidence they’ll be well worth the wait.

KTM, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, has today become a household name. However, that was not the case when information first rolled about Bajaj Auto buying a 14.5% stake in the brand back in 2007. Today, Bajaj Auto holds 47.97% stake in KTM and has been a significant partner in the Austrian bikemaker’s fortune transformation.

Today, KTM retails 7 motorcycles in India and is the leading performance motorcycle brand. However, it is still to bring in its big capacity models, and it can play this game with a significant plus point. Localisation possibilities exist, thanks to its domestic partner Bajaj Auto. That being said, here are 5 KTM motorcycles we wish to see in India:

Competing against the Street Triple, Kawasaki Z900 and Ducati Monster, the KTM 790 Duke is the next logical step for the Austrian bike maker in India. The carefully chiselled body of the 790 Duke is well complemented by the split LED headlamp unit. Besides that, it gets PASC slip-assist clutch and quickshifter (both up and down). The ride-by-wire throttle system allows it to have 4 riding modes (sport, street, rain and track).

The KTM 790 Duke employs a power-packed 799 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled mill with twin counterbalancers. It boasts 270-degree firing order. The LC8c engine produces 105 PS of power and 86 Nm of torque. It is coupled to a 6-speed transmission. Brakes include twin discs in the front and a single disc in the rear with Supermoto ABS.

Safety aids include traction control, cornering ABS, Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) and wheelie control. Suspension duties are taken care of by a 43 mm upside-down fork up front and a monoshock in the rear. Highlights include a Bluetooth enabled TFT display as well.

There have been some solid rumours about the 790 Duke’s launch in India. The latest is that the bike will be launched sometime in 2020 with a price tag hovering around INR 8 lakh (ex-showroom).

With lunar crater-sized holes marring Indian roads, the KTM 790 Adventure can be the perfect middleweight adventure tourer for our country. Based on the 790 Duke, this adventure motorcycle carries the lineage of the Dakar-winning KTM 450 Rally. It competes with the Triumph Tiger 800 family and BMW F 850 GS.

The powerplant is the same 799 cc unit from the 790 Duke but the engine has been re-tuned to produce 95 PS of power. Torque output has been increased to 88 Nm. Electronic aids include ride-by-wire throttle, multi-level traction control system and multiple riding modes. Besides that, a quick shifter and switchable ABS with Enduro mode are also on offer. Brakes include twin disc up front and a single disc in the rear. The 790 Adventure has a fully adjustable suspension setup.

The 790 Adventure is shod with a 21-inch spoke wheel with on-off road tyres in the front. An 18-inch unit does the job in the rear. There have been no official words on the 790 Adventure’s Indian launch. However, if introduced, we expect the bike to carry a sticker price around INR 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 790 Duke with an expected price tag of around INR 8 lakh (ex-showroom) would put it out of reach of most Indians. However, the Austrians from Mattighofen have another ace hidden up their sleeves - the forgotten KTM 690 Duke. This naked motorcycle has clear design elements seen in the previous generation Duke 390. Its headlamp is still a halogen unit and pays tribute to the first-ever KTM Duke. Yes, it all began with the 620 Duke launched nearly two decades ago!

In its present form, the KTM 690 Duke is powered by a 690 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder mill. The powerplant can churn out 72 PS of power and 74 Nm of torque. The gearbox is a 6-speed unit and is assisted by a slipper clutch. The suspension system includes upside-down fork up front and a monoshock in the rear.

KTM can make this bike pretty darn accessible by manufacturing in India. After all, building a single-cylinder bike is way easier than a twin. However, dark grey clouds loom over 690’s future due to the new 790 twin. There is no confirmation if KTM will be upgrading the 690 Duke to meet the upcoming Euro 5 emission norms.

No, it is not every day that you see a giant which is blisteringly fast. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is that monster. This mile-muncher amplifies the meaning of the term performance touring with its large semi-firing.

At the core of the 1290 Super Duke GT is a 1,301 cc V-twin engine with titanium inlet valves and resonator chambers. The engine can produce 175 PS of power and 141 Nm of torque. It even boasts a track mode and a bi-directional quick-shifter. The suspension setup includes 48 mm upside-down semi-active WP fork in the front and semi-active WP monoshock in the rear.

Brakes include 320 mm twin discs in the front with 2 Brembo monoblock four-piston radial fixed calliper and a 240 mm single disc in the rear with 2-piston fixed calliper. ABS is fully disengageable. Besides that, the 1290 Super Duke GT is fitted with cornering ABS and Supermoto mode. A number of electronic riding aids are present as standard.

The KTM RC 250 follows the familiar design philosophy seen on the RC 390. It features a slipper clutch but misses out on ride-by-wire. It mounts a 248.8cc liquid-cooled mill, which is actually a re-sleeved version of the KTM RC 390"s powerplant. The engine is good for around 30 PS of power and 24 Nm of torque. Its suspension system is the same as that of the bigger fully-faired model, but the braking setup includes a 300 disc up front and a 230 mm unit in the rear. The fuel tank can store 10 litres of petrol, and the bike has a seat height of 820 mm.

Besides that, if introduced, the KTM RC 250 will be positioned between the KTM RC 200 and the KTM RC 390. It could cost around INR 2 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2023 KTM 790 Duke arrives with the same design language seen on the discontinued model. This includes the split LED headlamp, sharply styled fuel tank with extensions on either side, exposed trellis frame, TFT screen and more. The bike will be sold alongside the 890 Duke in the manufacturer"s lineup but with power restricted to 94 bhp from the same 790 cc parallel-twin cylinder engine on the A2 compatible version. That said, markets outside Europe will continue to get the unrestricted 103 bhp version that was introduced earlier this year.

The KTM 790 Duke’s revival has the brand’s Chinese partner CFMoto to thank. The 790 Duke’s 790 cc twin-cylinder motor also powers a host of CFMoto motorcycles and that means that the engine meets the current and future regulations for several markets. This allows KTM to utilise the engine for its own product range and what better way than bringing the 790 Duke back to the market.

On the feature front, the 2023 KTM 790 Duke gets full LED lighting, Bluetooth connectivity, three riding modes, traction control, a bidirectional quickshifter, cornering ABS, motor slip regulator and more. The bike also comes with a host of accessories on offer. The 2023 790 Duke is available in two colours - grey and orange.

This also begs the question, will India also get the 790 Duke once again? The motorcycle was launched in the country in 2019 but was discontinued in 2020 after a rather short run. The revival means there will be takers for the scalpel that’s already a favourite for many. It’s unclear at the moment if KTM plans to bring the 790 Duke to India any time soon. It also needs to be seen if KTM will revive the 790 Adventure motorcycle that was also a hotly anticipated offering but was never officially launched in the country.