KTM 790 DUKE 2018 User Manual

PREPARING FOR USE 9
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Warning
Danger of accidents New tires have reduced road grip.
The contact surface on new tires is not yet roughened.
– Run in new tires with moderate riding at alternating angles.
Running-in phase 200 km (124 mi)
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If the foot brake lever is not released, the brake linings drag continuously.
– Take your foot off the foot brake lever when you are not braking.
Info
When using your vehicle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.
– Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the Service and Warranty Booklet at vehicle handover.
– Before your first trip, read the entire Owner's Manual carefully.
– Get to know the controls.
– Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever. ( p. 93)
– Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. ( p. 94)
– Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever. ( p. 95)

KTM 790 DUKE 2018 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Displacement	799 cc
Bore x Stroke	88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed
Front Tire	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR 17
Seat Height	825 mm
Dry Weight	169 kg
Power	105 hp (77 kW) @ 9, 000 rpm
Torque	87 Nm @ 8, 000 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Frame	Steel trellis frame
Front Suspension	WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Front Brake	2 x 300 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake	240 mm disc, single-piston caliper
ABS	Bosch 9.1MP Two Channel ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto mode)
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 liters