New 2023 KTM 790 Duke Review: A Bargain Scalpel?

Is the stock footage you use at 14 secs actually a 790/890?

It's .. . Had one.... Shoddy

i tried the new Duke 790 today and I thought it was brilliant. I'm coming from CP2 in yamaha's tracer 7 and this was certainly even more fun. but one thing I was not happy about at all was the throttle which when held at steady 50km/h in town was rather jerky. I do agree that when opening the throttle it is super smooth which is unusual for a twin...

I have a 2019 here in the US. I've owned a bunch of Bonnevilles and a few adventure bikes. The Duke is amazing! Super light, easy to ride and perfect amount of power for the road. If you're on the fence, get it. You will not be disappointed.

I own the 105hp version, and the throttle is fine in rain/street modes. However on sport/track modes, it's not smooth when you start opening the throttle.

I really contemplated getting this bike as I found one for a pretty good price but honestly for whatever weird reason I’ve just been wanting an adventure bike so I got the Kim 390 adventure. It’s plenty fast enough for me as I don’t need to do 120 everywhere I go and I like being able to ride on shitty roads as I live in the middle of nowhere but also like being comfy riding around town or the city so it fit me pretty good and looks awesome in my opinion but I’m thinking this will prob be my next bike lol

Will it make a combeack to india?

huge duke fan.. but made in china no thanks! i rather pay 1500€ moore for eu made one than 1500€ less for china garbage.. dissapointed by ktm

Its not where its built. Its the quality control

Reliability.... the one thing keeping me from this bike. I need a long term review

Why havent th3y build a 790/890 RC? I dont get it

2019 KTM 790 still going strong. Broke it in properly. MotoRex oil changes every 3500 miles, and the oil comes out clean like golden honey. Had no issues so far other than a stock squeaky chain.

My 1290s 21 model started to drop its electronics about 6000km in. Constant failures. Oil leak off the heads. Took a huge loss switching to a BMW GS ADV. Never again will I waste money on this brand.

I really enjoy your videos but how about putting us specs on the screen like weight, seat height, etc

How are the vibrations?

Might as well just buy the new NK800 for cfmoto and save £1,000? What are your thoughts😁

Still riding my 2018 model with 33000km now and still loving it.
It always does whatever I ask of it 😊

Got my first Duke last year and have no complaints, I love kTm😁.

Se sigue vendiendo?

.. an whats the first thing peeps do to a naked?. windscreen. on the bike itself?.. sorry, ktm's on the never-buy list. they junk about 3rd 4th on list, above triumph

Got. Thema 890R Form 2021 just a brutal maschine

Since abt 10year KTM has a huge "styling problem" - at least for me.
This one is "okish" bit more often than not bikes are close to ugly.

Nice :)

Of course there is a catch: chinese.

CF Moto 800NK is half price same engine and frame geometry

Nice review! I have a 2019 790 DUKE, and I really enjoy riding it. This model as you say -10 Hp from the previous generation (due to EURO norm change) but I am sure it is plenty for it. I put on some PowerParts, custom and 3rd party parts and SC-Project S1 slip-on. Fortunately, my bike came with a quick shifter as standard, it is a must, really helps the quick shift up and down. Oh and put on decent tires. The factory one (Maxxis) is garbage, you really have to heat them up to grip, It is slippery you cannot rely on it. Fairly easy to maintain yourself as do on mine. The only thing I miss from my bike is a cruise control. There is no way to retrofit the current generation CC.

£6999 NOW AND 4.9% APR...I'm tempted!

Do you have in GB, Cfmoto 800 NK? In fact, this is sister bike to KTM 790 but cheaper of course and with all whistles and bells (not sure about cornering ABS). It would be interesting to see your opinion.

Has anybody had a chance to compare it with the Tuono 660?

I wonder if the reliability issues with ktm is the fact there being made in China?

Hi what footwear you wearing when riding cheers

Ktm hafe a PLASTIK efect... ! i agree 100%
Its very realibe bike for made in china ...
Must be a chiper...7K ..

Anyone ? Serious question. This 790 duke vs MT 07? Differences? KTM better bike?

I currently have a Ducati 1100 scrambler and a KTM 390 Duke which I use for commuting. Im thinking of trading in for the Duke 790 because i am nearly sixty and would like a lighter bike that retains similar performance to the Ducati. Just wondered if anyone has any thoughts or insight? I love the lightness of the 390 which has got me thinking about getting one bike for all use. What are they like on rough south east England roads?

Is this a adventure bike.. disguised to look like a street bike?

It’s built to KTM spec in China not made by China. There is a world of difference lol

Hmm Husky 801 looking good from the same stable.

The original austiran version is available discouted and new in my counrty. It seems to be a better bike than this china version.

I don’t understand the marketing of the Pierer Mobilty group, this should be a Gas Gas.

I have a scrambler. Never had a single issue love that bike. I would try the z900 or street triple for a more powerful bike

The most expensive problem with the 790/890 LC8c engine is the cam lobe wear even on many low mileage bikes.

These LC8c engines in 790/890s are not 270 degree crankshaft offset engines. They are 285 degrees like the 75 degree V2's in Super Duke 1290 etc.

Im trying to decide on the 790 or the new 990.... Besides the price difference does anyone have any opinions or experience on both??

Is it better than the Honda Africa Twin 1100XL?

Where did you get that info about 10hp less?

I bought a 2023 790 about three weeks ago. I got it for $6,899 + shipping, assembly CA tax bla bla bla. Out the door it was under $10,000. Pretty good for CA. I love love love this bike! The brakes are awesome for unbranded. It is super light, or at least it feels super light. The handling is like riding my 325lbs Duke 690 but with power. Throw it into a turn and it just wants more. The power is enough. After adjusting the bars and levers I find it comfortable, and the seat is good. It may be built in Cina but who cares because it rides like a magic carpet. Overall, with only 600 miles I give it a 9 for fun to value. I will have to see about reliability, too soon to tell. Just a few picks on it. The tires are ok but riding it hard it has been odd downhill, on the brakes if there are any bumps. They kind of squeal like they are not happy. Tire are replaced constantly so that is no big deal. They are just ok. It started leaking oil after the first hard ride (not taking it over the 6,500 rpm break in limit). The leak is from the oil filter cover, so I am not too worried. The bike sat for two years so the rubber was probably dry. Lastly the seat lock will not open. It opened when I put the registration under the seat, but I doesn't work now. Other than that I have never owned a bike that was this much fun for so cheap.

i made my licence on duke 790....super fun bike but i buyed ninja

Is 790fsster