KTM 790 DUKE 2018 User Manual

WHEELS, TIRES 15
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– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 130)
15.6 Checking the tire condition
Warning
Danger of accidents If a tire bursts while riding, the vehicle becomes uncontrollable.
– Ensure that damaged or worn tires are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of crashing Different tire tread patterns on the front and rear wheel impair the handling charac-
teristic.
Different tire tread patterns can make the vehicle significantly more difficult to control.
– Make sure that only tires with a similar tire tread pattern are fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Warning
Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling character-
istic.
– Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.

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