KTM's 790 Duke and 790 Adventure models undergoing road trials revealed
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, has recently unveiled updated versions of its popular 790 Duke and 790 Adventure models. While the specific details about the hardware changes in these new models are yet to be disclosed, some notable alterations have been made.
One of the most noticeable changes is the new design of the exhaust system on the 790 Duke. Gone is the infamous banana-styled exhaust, replaced with a more butch, sporty looking silencer. The 790 Adventure, on the other hand, features a revised exhaust outlet and silencer, as well as a single fuel tank at the front of the rider, marking a departure from the twin-fuel tank design of previous models.
The change in fuel tank design might help improve the bike's center of gravity, a potential significant improvement for the ride quality of the 790 Adventure. This model also retains the double-sided swingarm from previous versions, but tuning is expected to change. The usual USD fork and monoshock setup are retained, but adjustments are expected to enhance performance.
The new engines of both the 790 Duke and 790 Adventure are planned to address quality issues, but the exact nature of these changes remains undisclosed. The KTM 790 Adventure prototype also features a headlight stack design similar to the KTM 390 Adventure, adding a modern touch to the bike's appearance.
Production of the new KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure has resumed at the KTM headquarters in Mattighofen since the end of July 2024, with dealers expected to receive these models starting in early 2025. The launch timeline for these models suggests they might hit the roads by late 2027 at the earliest.
Interestingly, a prototype of the KTM 890 Duke and 890 Adventure has been spotted being tested, signalling a potential return of these models to the global markets. However, no specific timeline has been provided for their release.
It's also worth mentioning that the KTM 790 Duke prototype has a different design resembling the 890 Duke, suggesting a possible evolution in KTM's design philosophy.
As for the KTM 990 Adventure, a 2026 model has been spotted being tested, but no further details are available at this time. The KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure might be brought to India later, but no specific timeline has been provided.
In conclusion, while the specific details about the hardware changes in the new KTM 790 Duke and 790 Adventure models are yet to be disclosed, the updates to these models promise to bring significant improvements to their performance and ride quality. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
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