KTM 790 Duke L 2020 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke L 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Overview - KTM 790 Duke L 2020 vs KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke L 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2018

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Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke L 2020 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke L 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke L 2020

KTM 790 Duke 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	65.7 mm	Stroke	65.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	95 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Lubrication	Lubrication	Forced	Lubrication	Forced
Displacement	Displacement	799 ccm	Displacement	799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	140 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	66 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	169 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	169 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	TFT display	Equipment	Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 790 Duke L 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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