KTM Duke 790 - The Scalpel - A Cut Above the Rest

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Review of the KTM Duke 790 2020 model year.
It's a fantastic overall package.
Join me around some of the Scottish Highland roads to hear my thoughts on the bike.
00:00 Coming Up
00:13 Introduction
01:02 IXRace Exhaust End Can
01:29 Snatchy Throttle
02:36 Power Delivery
03:02 Exhaust and Induction Noise
03:28 Engine Revs
04:01 Fuel Economy
04:59 Wind Blast
05:34 Clutch and Brakes
06:23 Ergonomics/Seat Height
07:08 Suspension
08:31 Rider Aids and TFT
10:38 Servicing Intervals
11:32 Gearbox, Quickshifter and Autoblipper
13:04 5th Gear Roll-on
13:25 I can't wheelie
13:46 Heated Grips
14:12 Tyres
15:48 More Brake Talk
16:32 Burning Oil
16:59 Low Engine Speed Smoothness
18:00 Decals Removed
18:23 Walkaround
19:40 Headlights
20:13 Corner Entry
21:01 USB Port
21:56 Sport Mode
23:35 Riding Modes
25:20 Intimidating?
25:42 Overtakes :)
27:11 Brake Test
27:23 Flat Footed
27:46 Conclusion

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@John-Dukemaster 3 ай бұрын

The difference between the old and the new is 105/95 bhp. But only at the top rpm's. The ECU cuts of at a certain rpm level.. So if you do a flash that rev-limiter can be removed and you have the 105. Otherwise the power curve is identical. I tried the 890 and the 790 back to back and I went with the 790. More fun, more rock'n'roll. To me, the 890 was a bit more BMW-ish somehow. Thank you!

@RoadstoRidges 3 ай бұрын

Great choice John. The 790 is an amazing package. Did you go with the tech pack?

@rexeverything100 4 ай бұрын

Ive got the duke 125 im constantly willing it to go faster, one day ill have one of these either the 790 or 890. Great video answering all of my questions about these bikes 👍

@RoadstoRidges 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. The 125 is an awesome bike. My Mrs did the NC500 on hers and we rode up from the Midlands in England. Enjoy your Duke.

@rexeverything100 4 ай бұрын

@@RoadstoRidges yeah it's a great bike even though it's slow always puts a smile on my face

@astrostrotch 9 ай бұрын

Nice knowledgeable review. I have a Duke 890r and I'm amazed at the fuel consumption when ridden with a mixture of sport and touring. I don't get near what the computer says but rarely does it drop below 60 mpg uk real world calculations.

@RoadstoRidges 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. How's the 890R? Like it? With your extra BHP I think you have a near perfect engine. Plenty of power for the road but coupled with decent economy on mixed riding.

@onfire23 9 ай бұрын

Nice enjoyable detailed review not your usual hooligan look at me wheelie reviews👍

@RoadstoRidges 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@JH09SUMIT 9 ай бұрын

Looks absolutely sick in black

@RoadstoRidges 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man. I really like the stealthier look with a few reminders in orange that it's a KTM.

@JH09SUMIT 9 ай бұрын

@@RoadstoRidges I have a little ktm too.. I'm going to black it out.

@RoadstoRidges 9 ай бұрын

@@JH09SUMIT Brilliant. Which model? Would love to see a pic of it

@JH09SUMIT 9 ай бұрын

@@RoadstoRidges Its a 2016 RC 200, looks exactly like the older gen RC390 sold globally.

@RoadstoRidges 9 ай бұрын

@@JH09SUMIT Very nice bike. Hope you're getting out and riding it as often as possible

@SonriseSunset 7 ай бұрын

That's a slip on exhaust can? Wow, it's loud when the engine gets going! Great video, thank you! I been looking at the 790 - 23 model. I see the KTM has the 23 890 DukeR on sale at just under $2K off - $10, 999 USD. Maybe with the re-intro of the 790 std Duke, and new 990 Duke, the 890 series goes away? Because you have to know there will be a 990 Duke R or Evo. But for me as a casual "older" rider, the 23 790 checks all the boxes. Plus, it is on sale too for $7,999 USD (US - Texas Prices) At basically $3K less money, do I really need the 890 DukeR spec to have a good time? And I could get some of the other goodies, like quick shifter, cruise, (tech package) and USB charge plug and a new jacket to boot!

@RoadstoRidges 7 ай бұрын

Yeah just an end can. Adds a nice bit of bass but not obnoxious. Great choice on the new 790. Are they offering it with uprated suspension internals for extra? Gives you the adjustable suspension like the 890R but without the higher cost. I also wonder if the 890 will disappear? $7999 sounds like the bargain of the century.

@SonriseSunset 7 ай бұрын

@@RoadstoRidges No, suspesion upgrades, standard 790 Duke. however, I think you can order through dealer and have dealer install. They used to have listed on their website but it was hard to find. Now I can't find anything other than some triple clamp components for suspension. They actually had 2 upgrades; one with standard adjustment for spring preload and rebound dampeningh adjustment. They also listed a "premium" one with slow and fast rebound adjustments. of course there were no ptrices listsed, you had to get that from their dealers. Maybe they took away for the 2023? Can't see why they'd do that, being that motorcyclists love to upgrade their bikes

@RoadstoRidges 7 ай бұрын

Premium rings a bell. I think Lamb Chops Rides reviewed the 2023 model on a KTM day to Wales. He hopped between the stock bike and the one with the premium suspension upgrade. The stock suspension is still great but unadjustable. You're buying an awesome bike.

@joshkane534 6 ай бұрын

I have a BMW S1000RR (fastest liter bike in the U.S. currently), and I could buy any duke I wanted, and I chose the 790 because I like the more "challenging" gear ratio, ride style, meaning it takes more than just pulling the throttle to go fast. I think it makes it more fun to ride than a larger bike.

@RoadstoRidges 6 ай бұрын

That's really interesting to hear Josh. Do you prefer the 790 for certain riding scenarios over your S1000RR?