In pics | KTM 790 Duke launched in India: See price, specs, top-end features here
The 790 Duke is powered KTM's newly developed LC8 799cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that churns out 105 hp of maximum power at 9,000 rpm and 87 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm.
The KTM 790 Duke has been one of the most awaited bikes in our market. It was first launched a year back for the international markets but took quite a while making it to Indian shores. (Image source: Moneycontrol)
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The 790 Duke is powered KTM's newly developed LC8 799cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that churns out 105 hp of maximum power at 9,000 rpm and 87 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm. (Image source: Moneycontrol)
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Transmission comes via a 6-speed gearbox fitted with a bi-direction quickshifter. This allows the rider to change gears without rolling off the throttle or holding down the clutch. (Image source: Moneycontrol)
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Braking comes via 2 radially mounted calipers on 300 mm disc up front while a 240 mm disc handles the rear. Suspension comes via 43 mm upside down forks up front and a gas-charged monoshock at the rear. (Image source: Moneycontrol)
Electronically, the 790 Dukes gets all the bells and whistles from a full-colour TFT display with bluetooth connectivity to ride-by-wire throttle with riding modes to traction control. (Image source: Moneycontrol)
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ABS is standard, of course, but gets a Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit for control in the corners. ABS is disengageable too along with KTM's famous supermoto mode that disengages ABS only at the rear wheel. (Image source: Moneycontrol)
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The 790 Duke marks KTM's entry into the big bike segment in India and with a price of Rs 8.64 lakh (ex-showroom), offers more than any other motorcycle in the segment currently does. (Image source: Moneycontrol)
