Ktm 790 Duke Long - term review (10tkm)
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- I’m giving you my long-term review of D790, after a whole season and 10000km (6200miles).
Post your opinions and questions below. Let me know if you want me to do more reviews. Let me know if you want me to add content like first rides reviews, b-road riding, or visiting specific locations. Cheers!
Thank you for posting in English. Honesty it’s pretty good. Cheers from California
Mr Green Cheers! Glad to be of help!
I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do this excellent review. I've consumed every bit of content I could find on this bike and have been considering it for months and I think this video has finally convinced me this is the right bike for my needs and budget.
Tjomas Leal Thx! I’m glad I could help! You won’t be disappointed. Cheers!
Don't know if you bought one but you yet but honestly one of the best bikes I've ridden and own now. What you get packaged with it no other bikes comes close. Just for your info too, WP Suspension have now got adjustable front and rear suspension kits you will be able to buy. ruclips.net/video/_ph3-GFpQ8E/видео.html
@INMORTAL KING what issues exactly? I dont have any with mine. Sometimes I might hit false neutral when down shifting or upshifting but that is usually my own fault, not the bike.
@INMORTAL KING I haven't had that issue. I suggest you take it back to your local KTM dealer and get them to take a look at the quickshifter. It may require a slight adjustment.
Excellent review..! Far better than most of the professional magazine 's so-called reviews. Keep up the great work!
JD Babs thank you for your kind words!
Really great review. I echo the issues with the oil leak and coolant issues (fixed under warranty)I think your summary of why you bought the bike over the Triple RS is the reason why so many have bought the bike - price. What other bike offers you an awesome engine, light weight, an up and down shifter and an electronics package that belongs on a super bike? I can't think of one.
Great review a2matu. Perfect for prospective buyers who really want to know what it's like living with the bike. Thank you and keep up the good work..... & the excellent English! From a lazy Englishman :-)
Thank you very much for your kind words
Good review. Liked the "would I buy again" section too. Very reasonable.
Also, don't let anyone talk shit on your English. Your English is very good for a non native speaker.
Thank you very much for the kind words
1 hater???? I don't know why you got one hater... Thank you for posting in english. You did a great job and I'm from the UK. #Gesto
Gesto and Lane - The Motorcycle Diaries Thank you! Have a great season 2019!
There is an electronic update about that supress the problem shift between 5 and 6. I did it.
I choose the front discs powerparts and the aluminium T front fork. It limitates the movements on this bike but doesn't delete them. it still controlable and normal on such a light bike. Especially that i added an lithium batterye and 0.9k exhaust from ixrace.
I had an oil leak too on the high engine and it's now resolve thanks to a new gasket available in my ktm dealership.
For information, thanks to the new 790 adventure it will be possible to add the electronic cruise control if you change the left commodo and do an electronic update. That's an information i have from official KTM France.
See you.
Arnaud D. Thx, haven’t had the chance to try out the QS yet after software update(long winter).
About the cruise control, the information I had from KTM Nordic was similar to yours (Combination switch+ activation code), but they said that it’s not yet possible for the Duke(even thou it’s the “same” bike). So I hope you are right and they will make the activation code for the duke aswell before the season starts:)
@@a2matu197 did they make the activation code?
@@Frag1ty Unfortunately they haven't :(
Thanks for the review mate, I am thinking of buying a new 2019 model as they are currently at a discounted price here in the UK.
Christopher Harlow thx! It’s a great choice especially for the discounted price👌🏻
I did and love mine.
Have a 390 duke atm want more power 790 seems like great value vs its competitors.
Great review! Well done and thanks.
Is it not law that you require mirrors on your bike? Great review video, well done on the content. Thumbs up. Best wishes from the UK.
Simian Rogue Thank you very much
nice review mate! just ordred an 890r looks to be a blast on track!
Carl Carnock thx!
The 890R will definitely be a track beast!
@@a2matu197 what bike did u hawe before the 790? looks like uwe done a couple of trackdays before :) Any accesories from PP u recomend?
@@carlcarnock442 Before D790 I had Smcr 690. Well im not sure what the 890 will come stock with, I would recommend to change the ergonomics to your liking (Tall or shorter rider) the bike is very adjustable that way. If taller, get wider handlebar, move it all the way forward and get PP rearsets:), also you can get higher or lower seat. Heated grips are always nice:D
thanks for doing it in english! good review thumbs up
Thx!
heay bro ,is your handle bar narrower than the stock one?
Nice review. I’m trying to decide between the 790 and Street Triple as well. What part of Finland are you in?
Brad Bilski thank you! I’m in Helsinki.
@@a2matu197 I spent a few weeks in Finland 5 years ago. Most of the time on the west coast near Rauma and Pori. Great country but I didn't see many motorcycles.
Brad Bilski Thx, yeah motorcycling is truly for the fanatics here! :D
Nice review a2matu - does the 790 MyRide module work when installed or does it have to be activated by a dealer? also - Did you change the bars to wider ones? Which brand?
Meerkat 1 FilmCrew Hi! The my ride has to be activated by the dealer. My ride only gives you ability to answer phonecalls and change songs, navigation is not included in (D790). I currently have much wider bars installed, the bars are Neken exc. Cheers!
@@a2matu197 oops - can't find a model 'exc" under neken? they list Radical, constant, SFH, street and flattrack? do you know your Neken Ref # ? some of them are med,low or high as well...
Quin Marais Hello! Try with this number: 5480200130017. Hope it helps! Cheers!
Thank you for posting this very informative long term review . I note that in some of your other vids that you fitted wider bars with Rox fx2" risers . Did you have to replace any cables or brake lines ? . I will be doing the first track day on my 790 soon on the standard maxxis tyres so do you have any recommendations for tyre pressures etc ,also what tyres do you use on your 790 now .
MrTrek164 Hello and thank you! I do not have risers but I have much wider bars, I did not need extended cables. For the stock tires, I’ve had minimum 2.2 front and 2.0 in the back, depending on weather. Cheers!
@@a2matu197 thanx for your prompt reply .Do you have a pc5 or some kind of fueler fitted ? If so which and has it improved low rpm throttle response .
Cheers
MrTrek164 I have not yet done that. But I’m working on it(within 2-3weeks). Will keep you updated once It’s done:)
great job!!!!!!!!
Thx!
Thank you for producing content that is sincere, and uniquely you. Good work.
This review is perfect. Thank's. "trail brake all the way into the apex with a smile on my face"
Ok. I will buy this bike
feli wyyyn thx!
Nice review. Also enjoyed watching you on track. You complement the bike with your riding skills.👍
Thank you very much
Great video. Very helpful to me. I plan on purchasing the KTM 790 Duke next month. The leaking issue makes me worried. From what I’ve read online, KTM doesn’t have the best reputation in the United States. I don’t know if that’s entirely true. I still love the bike and hope you are enjoying yours.
Reconsidering Sandy Thx, I’m glad to be of help! I am enjoying my bike very much and even thou I experienced early leaking issues i will still be keeping the bike. Personally, haven’t had any other major issues with the bike. I do not know the quality of KTM support in USA (here in Finland, very good), but my advice would be that you should at least have one in close vicinity and maybe ask if they store reserve parts there. Cheers!
Hyvä arvostelu. Olen kahden vaiheilla, MT09 (SP) vai 790. Molempia olen ajanut kadulla muutaman tunnin. Saman tyyliset mopot ja samassa hintaluokassa. Yamahassa parempi alusta toki (Öhlins).
Oletko käynyt Alastarolla kokeilemassa miten siellä pyörä kulkee?
Jari Salonen Kiitos! Kävin kerran Alastarolla ja siinä huomaa high speed mutkassa ton alustaan (wobla aika paljon). Tiukoissa mutkissa erinomainen pyörä! Säädettävä alusta olis aika hyvä. Omasta mielestä mt09 kone , säädettävä alusta on plussa. Dukessa : elektroniset avustamis-vehkeet ovat yees! Ja erittäin kevyt pyörä.
Quickshifter ruin the gearbox👎
If I may ask you ktm790 or z900..which one woukd you choose and why...there are no comparison videos available ..you can make one ....if your friend has one
Shankars Vlog Hi! I have not ridden the Z900, so at this point I can only say based on specs. D790 has a lighter weight & incredible electronics package for its price/class. Z900 has more power and torque, plus the 4 cylinder engine is probably smoother and more pull at higher revs. The d790 parallel twin is extremely smooth for its type of engine and has surprisingly good amount of pull at the top. Kawasaki sure scores more points in terms of manufacturers reliability and also provides 4 year warranty option. I will try to get a test drive from a Kawasaki dealership this season in order to provide you with a better comparison. Cheers!
Great review and English is great :). I have been considering this for a while now. I used to own a KTM 690 Duke and this was a great bike but DRANK oil like a thirsty camel and ran very hot in UK traffic in summer. Does the 790 use oil too and how hot does it run in Summer traffic?
Jelly Bean Thank you very much! Haha I know the feeling, I had a 690 smcr before this, filling it with oil on weekly basis XD
That was a superb review and informed me of exactly all the things I wanted to know as I am currently waiting for my new 790. Also your English is perfect. A video on how the infotainment system works would be useful. Thanks.
Na5tyify Thank you very much! I’m happy I was able to help:). Cheers!
Excellent video thanks- one of the reasons that I'm now a 790 owner at 71 years old! (Geoff from the 790 Forum)
Thank you for your kind words! Great to see you here. Cheers!
Nice review! Any issues with disk warping/front vibrations?
Thx! Yes, I actually did have an issue with that.
Thanks for your review. I was hoping to find out whether KTM has resolved fluid leaking issues from 2 previous models Ive owned but it looks like they haven't in this 790 model either. I was almost tempted to take a punt until I watched your video. You saved me being bitten by KTM a third time!
Katsas13 Thx! It wouldn’t be Ktm if it wouldn’t be leaking XD.
When it's working as it should it's second to none in its class. But if you don't have quick repair turnaround times or reliability is a priority for you then the 790 Duke is not for you. No one beats Japanese sheer mechanical reliability.
I'm the same height and a similar weight. Thank you for ergo review, I was worried about it being small but it seems to be good from your assessment. Cheers.
Makar Lock happy to help! Cheers!
What tyre pressure are you using for track?
Hi everyone, thinking in getting this bike 2019 Brand new. You think all the models have this leaking issue?
Its a problem of every Single unit?
Would you Please confirm. Thxx
Hernan Romero Most of 2018 bikes had leaking issues, but it’s not a biggie as the leaks are not terrible, as long as you acknowledge that they might happen and constantly keep an eye on it. I had more leaks aswell because I was always pushing my ktm to its limits and asking allot of it-> so there was allot more heat than usual. Just check the usual cooling liquid tubes, front sprocket, engine head. If leaks happens, dealership will fix it for you quick and easy:). Hope I answered your question! Cheers
best review of the ktm790 I have seen(& I've seen many)
Debraj Barua Thank you!
How this handles on gravel roads? I see higher ground clearance, driving position and relatively long suspension travel as good things.
mika lie I would say with more adventure tires it will handle light/ simple fire roads with ease, especially because the clutch pull is light and riding modes would make it easy.
Straightforward review!
You did great man. To be honest, looking up the ktm has broaden my horizon a little. Listening to different styles of english from around the world makes me feel ashamed that I only know English. Great english, great rider, great bike.
jordan hunt Thank you for your kind words
Thank you for the good review. I hope they iron out the problems of this bike with the 2020 model because i want to buy one.
SFSeventh thx! It’s quite common the first year versions have issues yeah. Pretty sure it gets better in 2020. But I advice to wait for the eicma show in November-> ktm might have something up their sleeve for 2020/2021/2022, like 890 engine or 790R.
Cheers!
Hi Great review and I agree about the throttle mode, first bike that I have than makes a difference.
Where did you get the satin silver handle bars they look great
John Law Hi, thx!
Those bars are stock smc 690 (older version) if I remember correctly. Nowadays I have different, even wider bars installed. Hope this helps. Cheers!
Awesome review, I’m a proud owner of this bike. Glad to see someone else mention the false neutral between 5 and 6th. Going to try and see if I can get a software update to fix this. Also what exhaust do you have on your bike?
James Nickel Hello and thank you! The software update should help with false neutral. I used Remus exhaust in this videos.
Cheers!
a2matu thank you for the info, I’ll let you know how it goes!
Very nice review in simple words. Keep posting...Best of luck from New Delhi, India!
Ramesh Chandra thx
Thanks for the honest review, so far IMHO the best i've seen on 790. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for the kind words
Thanks for honest review. Your English is great btw.
Keystone thank you for your kind words!
Two questions how's the fuel economy/range on the bike and does the screen changing from day mode to night mode get annoying? Good review!
Olis my fuel economy (including spirited riding/commuting and track) is around 4,3 L/100km. The screen light changing mode is tad annoying:), it’s quite sensitive, so it has a tendency to change even when u hit shadow areas. Hope this helps!
Cheers!
+a2matu That economy is really good always thought KTM were overstating it. Hope they make a way to leave it in a mode you prefer on the Adventure version. Thanks!
That track looks beautiful
Luke Gibbons it’s a fun track!
thank you for that very good review! Enjoyed that one and nice ridden! 😃
Where was the fluid leak? How did you discover it?
Jiar Mawlod Upfront engine head, Upper radiator hose-> could see it clear as day and I check my oil and coolant levels on daily basis ( owned 3 Ktm’s so far:) ). The coolant leaks are still under investigation in the shop. This is a known issue for D790, done under warranty with no problem. Can make a video by the end of 2019 season with accurate information of all the issues. Cheers!
God review🤙🔥
Cheers!🔥🔥
Which one would you pick if it was today ? MT09 SP? or this?
Bugrahan Cilsal unfortunately I can’t answer that at the moment, I haven’t yet driven the new refined version of the famous MT09! If I base myself on the past (drove the first gen MT09) then the ktm 790 duke! But after I try the new (current gen) SP model this season I might change my mind. The question is-> what are your preferences? Cheers!
@@a2matu197 Street riding with a wee bit of potholes here and there for me... and a wee bit of highway. :) Maybe an xsr900?
Bugrahan Cilsal Putholes, D790 suspension is quite stiff so keep that in mind when making a decision. I’ve heard the XSR900 suspension is setup even better then stock MT09 and looks nice if retro is your thing(difficult to clean thou :D). Have you given 900tracer a thought?
@@a2matu197 Tracer is too much of a "Flamingo" thing to me. I just am not able to like its looks. XSR900 looks are just for me :) Thank you very much for the very helpful advice.
... asks to go easy on him because English isn't his native tongue
...winds up speaking English almost perfectly. better than I could have any other native language ever 😂
Much love!
Great to find your videos, they're excellent! (I'm Geoff from NZ on the Duke 790 forum). Thanks so much for a great long term review.
NZbird Hello! Happy to see you here! Thank you for your kind words, glad to help:) cheers!
Yeah keep running that shitty ethanol super fuel and there won't be another season for this bike.
Arcuz only 98 or vpower for my baby!:)
Great review, as a fellow 790 owner I agree. I've only ridden ~2500km but so far no issues. Heated grips are awesome and much needed here in the North but the button is awful, looks like it's coming straight from Biltema :)
Swebiker Thx! Absolutely:). Now I’m waiting for them to release the cruisecontrol system for the duke, it is already available for the adv model.
Bahlkong ive got information from Ktm Nordic regarding the CC. They told me all that is needed is combination switch (currently on adv) and software update with activation code! All this only available on ADV at this moment.
I agree-> the Street triple RS is more refined and stable at high speeds, but the Duke definitely takes the fun factor and is more flickable.
Nice review, thank you. A bit more time listening to the bike on track would have been sweet. Next time
Eduardo Silva Thank you for your feedback, will be releasing more “raw” videos this upcoming season. Cheers!
Your English is awesome and thanks for your review.
Thank you for your kind words!
Great review! And excellent English!
Thank you!
Thanks, great review💯🇺🇲
Robert Skocz Thx
how does the ducati 821 compare to this
Im LosLakers based on the specs I would say the Ducati has tad more power and better breaks, while D790 is lighter and has better electronics package. My past Ducati experience has never taken me to Monsters before, so in order for me to give you a full assessment I would need to ride one first. If you would like I can add Monster 821 to my first ride review list once the season begins, for full comparison with the D790. Cheers!
@@a2matu197 thanks man cuz i recently rode the 790 and i really like it the sitting position is so comfortable i just wanted to know which bike should i buy first the 790 ktm or super duke 1290 or monster 821 thanks
Im LosLakers The Super-duke is a special beast, in another league and also twice as expensive. The beast is comparable to bmw s1000r, aprilia tuono, Yamaha mt-10. For the price the D790 is an exceptional machine-> very lightweight and handles extraordinary in tight situations. The monster cost more and for the money you can get the 821 you can get higher class bikes, but this opinion is based purely on specs-> I will know better after I ride the new monster! Cheers!
Good job! Very well done!
Greg90731 thx! :)
Very nice review, loved it!
Just a quick question : why did you changed the handlebar in the end?
I plan to buy this bike but I felt it could be even better if it was taller so I will buy the +2cm seat and I was wondering if taking a straighter handlebar would be also better. What's your opinion?
Ncls Trrl Hello & thank you!
I changed for more straighter and wider bars ( taller rider). For taller riders, not only can you have higher seat but you can also adjust your bar more forward and different tilt. For me-> I have lower, straighter/wider bar in the most forward “mount” position, this puts me into more sporty seating position and more over the front-> this gives me more stability in high speed corners:).
Cheers!
Any plans to test the mt09?
Elie Nehme I did try the old-gen MT09 couple of years ago-> then it was still riddled with soft suspension and bad fueling-> loved the engine thou! But I’m very interested in trying out the new-gen SP version this coming season. Would you like me to do a first-ride review? Cheers!
@@a2matu197 absolutely. The mt09 new generation is so refined compared to the old one. And I like to hear your opinion on it especially you are experienced with the 790 duke, and you may compare it well with it.
Elie Nehme Great! I’ll definitely do it. Cheers!
@@a2matu197 Yeap,do it :) I am in the same boot. For this season as I sold my 690 few months ago,I want to get the 790,but even tho I am a hardcore orange blooded,as I am getting older,I want my bike to be more on the streets then in the shop fixing it. Thats why I am looking into a MT-09,not the SP tho. Here where I live,the MT is cheaper by 1000$ and my fried has a '18 SP, and he had no issues so far at 30K km's. So the question is,stay true to the orange family,or go with the more reliable Japanese :) Cheers mate.
sinXO On top of that-> Yamaha right now is the most reliable manufacturer in the market with only 11% owners needing any kind of warranty fix within the first 4 years of their ownership:). You also get up to 4 years warranty ( 2years standard + 2 years extended for a small fee), so if reliability is what you are after it’s definitely a no brainer! I aswell have been spoiled by the bulletproof reliability of Japanese manufacturers in the past (Kawasaki, Suzuki) so I absolutely understand you!