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New KTM 790 Duke Test Ride Called a 'Revolution'

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— ESSAI MOTO KTM 790 DUKE

New KTM 790 Duke Test Ride Called a 'Revolution'

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French outlet Le Repaire des Motards test-rode the revamped KTM 790 Duke and called it a "revolution." Everything from styling to chassis, rear frame, and brakes has been redesigned, all at a competitive price, they report. The "Scalpel," powered by a 799cc parallel-twin, is going on the offensive in the middleweight naked bike market.

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Shinji Hanoura

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Redesigning everything to the point of earning the word "revolution" shows how serious the development team is. The 799cc LC8c parallel-twin stays, but the chassis, rear frame, and brakes are all redone. And they've prioritized a competitive price. True to its "Scalpel" nickname, it's a character that competes on sharpness. I'm dying to line it up against the old model and compare exactly what's changed, detail by detail.