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MultiViu Sports is not only a new generation of displays for the motorcycle world,” says Patric Zimmermann, “it opens up new opportunities for the motorcycle industry. By having a joint back end and a front end that can be customized to a high degree, automotive display technology can be made available to motorcycles in a cost-efficient manner, even with small production runs.” The MultiViu Sports platform also shortens the time to market for manufacturers. Displays can go into production more quickly.

The developers at Continental have not only designed the platform to permit customization of image content. Suppliers can also integrate external services such as weather information or music streaming in cooperation with manufacturers. An app with an open design connects the rider’s smartphone with the motorcycle via Bluetooth Low Energy, taking customization another step further. Continental has also designed the platform to be ready for future technologies and types of user behavior. For example, forthcoming versions of the MultiViu Sports display will offer touchscreen functionality. A video of the display can be seen on the Continental Automotive YouTube channel.

Based in Austria, KTM is Europe"s largest manufacturer of motorsports vehicles. The company focuses on sport-oriented motorcycles, underscoring its “READY TO RACE” philosophy. In short, KTM’s mission is to produce motorcycles with exacting standards of excellence.

“We are driven by constant innovation, week after week, race after race,” says Philipp Habsburg, head of research and development at KTM. “Furthermore, if we see that an innovation works in our racing motorcycles, we quickly introduce it into our production bikes — from our high-performing naked bikes to our children’s motocross lines. Everything we make is based on product excellence and the engineering behind it.”

Unlike many other manufacturers, KTM engineers everything in-house. That includes the engine, chassis, suspension elements and lots of other parts. Habsburg says that kind of control helps the company optimize every part of the bike, maximizing performance.

The innovation machine at KTM stays revved all the time, says company designer Olaf Seger. “Every model that we release integrates the best of our engineering when we release it. But we never feel we’ve crossed the finish line. Our teams are continuing to dream up the next round of improvements all the time.”

Take the 2013 KTM 690 DUKE. It was the most cutting-edge series production single-cylinder bike of that time. It featured a precision chassis with a wealth of outstanding components that made every ride on the 690 DUKE unforgettable.

The new KTM 690 DUKE features an improved motor and a multitude of highly modern driver assistance systems as well as technical features like TFT display, ride by wire and supermoto mode – ensuring maximum fun during your ride.

That’s all good news for KTM, especially since the company uses Creo and is avoiding many of the growing pains other product developers encounter. “With Creo’s flexible modeling approach, everyone can take existing designs and make modifications to improve performance,” says Olaf Seger. “New designers can leverage existing parts, even when the original designer is unavailable.”

One of KTM’s secrets to engineering success is its approach to design technology. It is one of the only developers that has standardized on one CAD system for both engine and chassis design. Habsburg says that having the complete 3D model in one format means the teams can work together to optimize their results.

The KTM 690 DUKE is full of those solutions: top-notch performance, minimal internal friction, high fuel economy (61mpg, 26Km/l), 73hp, and 74 NM of torque. The bike is light too, with a weight of only 327.4 pounds (148.5kg). For the riders, that means sharp handling and punchy performance.

Beyond design and simulation, the KTM team uses several other PTC products across its whole product development process to encourage teamwork, concurrent engineering, and sharing of designs. Windchill manages the processes, concurrent engineering, and workflow across design and engineering. Non-CAD users like manufacturing, marketing, and QA can view models and drawings instantly with Creo visualization capabilities.

“Design and engineering at KTM are better because of PTC and their products,” says Habsburg. “The PTC technology has grown right with us to support our needs, helping us reduce time-to-market by 15% in this year’s model range alone.”

KTM’s Duke range is out, and the family has just gotten bigger. There’s a new 250 Duke that slots between the 200 Duke and 390 Duke. The smallest of the lot gets negligible updates while the 250 borrows styling cues, side-mounted exhaust and slipper clutch from the 390. The best of features are still reserved for the 390, which gets ride-by-wire, adjustable brake and clutch levers, split LED headlights and a segment first, a 5-inch colour TFT display. Here are five things the screen allows you to do.

The colour TFT display has most of the right side reserved for the usual information, such as the tachometer, trip meter, odometer fuel gauge and speedometer. As you keep going faster and faster, it gets more and more difficult to read the speedometer as you can’t afford to take your eyes off the tarmac. The TFT display on this KTM increases the font size of the speedometer gradually as you go past 80kmph to make it easier to read quickly, even as you’re picking up pace.

The bike will allow you to connect your smartphone to it via Bluetooth using KTM’s My Ride app, which will allow you to scroll through your music playlist. You’ll also be able to control the playback using the controls on the left side of the handlebar. Using a motorcycle-specific Bluetooth communicator in conjunction with the bike’s playback controls makes for a perfect companion for longer rides.

This is not part of the standard feature list at the moment, but the hardware is already there to enable it. Multiple ABS modes are said to be programmed into the bike’s software for European markets, though, and KTM could unlock the feature for India at a later stage for an extra price.

The 390’s TFT Display on the launch bike had two modes: Road and Super Moto. Super Moto will complement the ABS mode that goes by the same name. It will allow you spin the rear wheel faster than the front without the electronics cutting in so you can slide the rear using the engine’s power. The inclusion of ride-by-wire has allowed KTM to include this feature in the new 390 Duke. However, just like the ABS modes, these ride modes are not on offer at the moment for India. They could be on offer at a later stage as optional extras, possibly as part of the KTM PowerParts bouquet.

The KTM 390 DUKE is a pure example of what draws so many to the thrill of street motorcycling. This Corner Rocket maximizes enjoyment and user value, taking the honors wherever nimble handling counts. Light as a feather, powerful and packed with state-of-the-art technology, it guarantees a thrilling ride, whether you"re fighting your way through the urban jungle or carving your name into a forest of bends.Features may include:ENGINE & EXHAUSTEngine

The KTM 390 DUKE engine not only delivers arm-wrenching torque and hair-raising acceleration, but also good manners in everyday use, all with outstanding fuel economy. This lightweight, compact engine really packs a punch and with 32 kW (44 hp) it"s one of the most powerful options out there for A2 riders. Thanks to the ingenious intake design and the meticulous fuel injection system, the KTM 390 DUKE is ready and waiting to tear-up the streets and the circuits alike.CHASSISSuspension

The KTM 390 DUKE comes as standard with ultra-lightweight, high-performance upside-down WP forks. Using the latest open-cartridge technology, these forks not only perform above expectations when pushed to the limits, but are also nice and easy to maintain. This makes them perfect for all aspects of riding, from relaxed cruising to hammering around on closed circuits and everything in between.ERGONOMICS & COMFORTHandlebar

Hi-tech upright handlebars offer KTM 390 DUKE riders a controlled yet aggressive body position, allowing you to dominate in all aspects of riding. From destroying corners to pulling the perfect stoppie, these bars will give you the balance and confidence you need to attack the road like never before. Clutch and brake levers are fully adjustable, allowing you to customize your cockpit to suit your individual riding style.BODYWORK & GRAPHICSTFT color display

As an absolute first in its class, the KTM 390 DUKE boasts an innovative multicolor TFT display, presenting all the data you need to go faster in a clear-cut, uncluttered way. As you rev the engine, the display bars change color, either spurring you on or telling you to back off when the engine’s still cold. The display also automatically adapts its color to best suit the light conditions around you. Innovation at its best!!!SOFTWARE & ELECTRONICSRider aids

The KTM 390 DUKE utilizes market leading technology to enhance your ride and provide you with all the assistance you need to help turn the streets into your own personal playground.

What new motorcycle did I choose to tackle next? It didn’t take me long to settle on KTM’s 2019 KTM 790 Adventure and Adventure R. That link goes to my preview article about the 790R model which fully captivated me and thousands of other adventure riders back in 2018.

The Ninja still rules the streets in my mind, but I had a hunch this KTM could be the best of the adventure bike class off asphalt if it lived up to the hype and anticipation KTM generated.

KTM put on a press launch in Morocco and we were treated to video and photos of journalists roaring around the desert dunes on these mid-sized dynamos of on and off-road mastery. All of the testers gushed about the performance, the suspension, the power, and the tech package.  It had it all!! It seemed to be the one adventure bike to rule them all based on early reports!

That was more than enough for me! I raced to put my deposit down on an R model in April 2019 and hoped KTM would send enough of them over here to western Canada to meet the demand. I was number 6 on the waiting list at my local dealership but it didn’t look promising as pre-orders reached fanatical levels. From what I heard every dealership around had at least double the deposits in hand than the bikes KTM was able to deliver. Wow!

I did get to redeem a $500 gift card I received from KTM when I did a demo a month before on a 790 Duke. Meaning that I got the heated grips for free!

The activation button KTM mounts on the left bar is rather ugly as well, but I admit it has stood up to everything I’ve thrown at it and keeps on keeping my hands warm… ish.

The handguards or “bark busters” that come standard on the S model are in a word– flimsy, although many owners say they hold up even after multiple drops. My take on it: the only things that all-plastic construction will protect your hands from are insects and wind. For this reason, I ordered and immediately installed the KTM Power Parts guards. These have an aluminum bar running behind the plastic pieces which actually will save your levers in a spill or deflect incoming branches and stones you come in contact with.

Once you get rolling the bike accelerates nicely and hits eyebrow-raising velocity quickly when asked to! I haven’t ridden a slow KTM yet and the 790 adv is no exception with a claimed top speed of 218 kph or ~140mph. The biggest contributor to the satisfying amount of get up and go is the optional Quick Shifter.

When given the chance a 790 will quickly teach willing students/owners to trust the technology on it as opposed to fighting against it. This can be difficult for some long-time riders to accept, but the truth is KTM knew what they were doing when they designed the electronics on this motorcycle. It’ll thrill you if you let it but also punish you if you stubbornly fight it. More on that later.

It’s irritating to need high octane gasoline for the 790 when riding in remote areas, but several owners are blowing off KTM’s instructions to run Premium gas in favor of Regular octane from what I see on FaceBook groups. They claim it hasn’t hurt anything because the engine has a knock sensor, but I haven’t followed their lead.

The KTM branded brakes have been spot on for me without any issues. When the ABS is disabled on the rear it’s easy to lock up the wheel and do power slides, even on asphalt.

Some other owners have had the front and rear discs warp (even some catastrophic failures) on their 790 and 890 bikes. KTM offers some people replacement on warranty while others have had to eat the cost themselves.

Adventure bikes are way too heavy to treat like dirt bikes. It’s no wonder that KTM only offers a 1-year warranty on the R model versus a 2-year warranty on the S model.  Hmmm…

Most every 790/890 R or S owner inevitably discovers the irritating degree of buffeting, wind noise, and turbulence created by both the short or tall OEM windshields. Neither windshield works well as it turns out and is an oversight by KTM with this motorcycle, in my opinion.

There is an“ERGO” (comfort) seat option available from KTM Twins and others like Seat Concepts for example. If you’d like the seat lower or higher this is perhaps the best option to kill two birds with one stone because the Ergo seat is available in three thicknesses.

While some owners have reported the mist reappearing inside their replacement displays mine has been clear ever since. I think this moisture has contributed to the blank display problem some other owners have found too.

Getting a second dash display on warranty allowed me an opportunity to protect the new one from getting scratched. I had put quite a few ugly marks on the first one just from wiping dust off the TFT display with my gloved hand in the first 1000 miles and it was irritating, to say the least.

When you install it on the display don’t just try sticking it on straight right away. Try spraying a light coating of Windex on the display first and then set the clear plastic guard on top of that.

KTM didn’t build the all-plastic headlight housing with adequate mounting supports from the factory and more than a few owners have reported cracking and/or breaking these expensive to replace assemblies after dropping their bike off-road. It has also failed over time from the vibration of riding over washboard gravel roads for extended periods.

There’s a historical reason to buy a Rottweiler Performance air box for your KTM adventure motorcycle. Theirs don’t leak in addition to giving your motorcycle a boost in power via less turbulence and more direct airflow into the engine. It’s the equivalent of the old “port and polish” technique used to net more power in muscle cars.

KTM has a lousy reputation haunting them after building leaky airboxes on the previous 1190 and 1290 adventure bikes. My old 1190 adventure was a victim of this and had to have the engine rebuilt on warranty as a result of dust ingestion.

I monitored the OEM airbox very carefully on this completely different 790 design to gauge whether KTM had done things right this time. It turns out, they have if my motorcycle is any indication. I haven’t heard of any 790/890 motorcycles with dust-sucking airboxes on them to date.

That landing put a 6” long crack in the Kawasaki luggage and hit it in just the perfect way to break an inner plastic body panel on the 790 in one incredible display of Murphy’s Law.

I’d previously dropped my 790 at least 10 times out on rocky trails and never broken anything before that day. Happily, the busted body panel only cost $16 to buy new from my KTM dealer and was pretty easy to replace.

KTM has an app specifically made to interact with the dash on the 790 adventure and others. It’s called My Ride and quite frankly it’s a dumpster fire of an app if I ever saw one.

I jumped at the opportunity (before I knew any better) to get it and try it out. I find the music and phone call parts work decently, but the navigation is always outdated, displays the wrong street or highway names at times, and takes forever to update. It also has a weird habit of selecting the longest way to get anywhere. I would recommend sticking with Google Maps or a separate GPS unit instead.

The only way to get the headset and your phone working nicely together with the 790/890 dash display is to connect via Bluetooth to it. But, specifically, your phone and headset must NOT be connected to each other. Connect both of them to the display only. The dash works as a central station for distributing information… like a server on a network. If you try connecting everything to everything then nothing works properly, especially the audio.

The BMW screen is a high-quality, TFT display that can be read in any kind of bright sunlight with just a glance. The fonts are sized perfectly and the spacing between information is bang on. The BMW Wonder Wheel makes all the difference in easing navigation through the data contained within as well.

The 790 on the other hand has crowded letters that are sized too small for easy reading in comparison. I also don’t care for the turn signal indicator light that doesn’t tell you whether it’s the left or right side flashing. I admit this is a small irritant, but the vast majority of motorcycle displays show two separate arrows instead of just one.

The KTM 790 adventure isn’t a perfect motorcycle, but it still thrills me every time I take it out for a ride. It awes me with its versatility, subtle yet efficient technology, and surprising power. As already mentioned it’s my favorite motorcycle up to now.

If you do your maintenance and make sure your dealership corrects any small issues that arise under warranty I doubt you’ll be disappointed with the latest and greatest KTM adventure motorcycle.

ENGINE: The KTM 390 DUKE engine not only delivers arm-wrenching torque and hair-raising acceleration, but also good manners in everyday use, all with outstanding fuel economy. This lightweight, compact engine really packs a punch and with 32 kW (44 hp) it"s one of the most powerful options out there for A2 riders. Thanks to the ingenious intake design and the meticulous fuel injection system, the KTM 390 DUKE is ready and waiting to tear-up the streets and the circuits alike.

RIDE-BY-WIRE: It"s the guarantee of a smooth throttle response, more than simply the absence of a throttle cable. The KTM 390 DUKE"s ride-by-wire ensures perfect delivery of the readily available and gut-wrenching torque. It also electronically translates the throttle commands of the rider into throttle valve positions, perfectly suited to the riding conditions, making this the perfect crossover bike for both road and circuit riding.

CYLINDER HEAD: Just like the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, the four valves in the cylinder head of the KTM 390 DUKE are actuated by two overhead camshafts and ultra-hard, carbon coated cam followers. The result is an ultra-reliable, long-lasting engine that produces next-level power.

INJECTION: The intricate engine design, state-of-the-art injection electronics and close-ratio, 6-speed transmission not only help the KTM 390 DUKE to achieve white-knuckle performance, but also extremely low fuel consumption. At the same time, thanks to the regulated catalytic converter, it produces minimal emissions, even when riding at full throttle.

A2 LICENSE: The KTM 390 DUKE matches all the A2 driver´s license requirements and thanks to its high power-to-weight ratio, it’s one of the most dynamic options out there for new riders.

EXHAUST: The KTM 390 DUKE’s lightweight and precision-crafted exhaust system comprises of a side exhaust, link pipe and silencer. The three-chamber silencer has been positioned close to the bike’s overall center of gravity, improving balance and handling, whilst also delivering smooth, instant and beast-like power. Oh, and it looks angry as hell too.

TFT LCD image retention we also call it "Burn-in". In CRT displays, this caused the phosphorus to be worn and the patterns to be burnt in to the display. But the term "burn in" is a bit misleading in LCD screen. There is no actual burning or heat involved. When you meet TFT LCD burn in problem, how do you solve it?

Burn in is a noticeable discoloration of ghosting of a previous image on a display. It is caused by the continuons drive of certain pixels more than other pixels. Do you know how does burn in happen?

When driving the TFT LCD display pixels Continously, the slightly unbalanced AC will attract free ions to the pixels internal surface. Those ions act like an addition DC with the AC driving voltage.

Those burn-in fixers, screen fixer software may help. Once the Image Retention happened on a TFT, it may easy to appear again. So we need to take preventive actions to avoid burn in reappearing.

For normal white TFT LCD, white area presenting minimal drive, black area presenting maximum drive. Free ions inside the TFT may are attracted towards the black area (maximum drive area)

When the display content changed to full screen of 128(50%) gray color, all the area are driving at the same level. Those ions are free again after a short time;