KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. KTM 450 SMR 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 450 SMR 2023

KTM 450 SMR 2023

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Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs KTM 450 SMR 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 450 SMR 2023

KTM 450 SMR 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to KTM 450 SMR 2023

KTM 790 Duke 2018
KTM 450 SMR 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore95 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke63.4 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement449.9 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel285 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel150 mmTravel266 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle, Central tube
RakeRake66 degreeRake63.9 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width125 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height75 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter16.5 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width165 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height890 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity7.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.

Lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration

optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding

awesome sound even with series muffler

many electronic gimmicks and functions

extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier

comfortable seating position

Rough handling at low revs

bitchy in city traffic

sometimes fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars

oil leak at the engine block on many 790 Dukes

KTM 450 SMR 2023

KTM 450 SMR 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs KTM 450 SMR

Price KTM 790 Duke

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Price KTM 450 SMR

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