KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs. KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

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Overview - KTM 790 Duke 2018 vs KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

Technical Specifications KTM 790 Duke 2018 compared to KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018
KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore95 mm
StrokeStroke65.7 mmStroke72 mm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement799 ccmDisplacement510.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel300 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel150 mmTravel310 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeCentral tube
RakeRake66 degreeRake63.5 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter260 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsTraction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,475 mmWheelbase1,482 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height960 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity8.5 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 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 790 Duke vs KTM 500 EXC-F Sixdays

Price KTM 790 Duke

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