Pangolin Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Does anybody have or had a KTM 790 duke, looking at buying one and seen a few reviews, just after some longterm ownership reviews/opinions/positives/niggles etc... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 I have ridden a 1290 super duke OMFG what a bike except for the wind blast, as for a 790 I think your best bet is a demo ride but I should imagine if it’s anything like it’s big brother you will it 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted January 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, blackbird said: I have ridden a 1290 super duke OMFG what a bike except for the wind blast, as for a 790 I think your best bet is a demo ride but I should imagine if it’s anything like it’s big brother you will it 😍 The 1290 is a bit of a torque weapon, probably too much for UK roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 13:47, blackbird said: I have ridden a 1290 super duke OMFG what a bike except for the wind blast, as for a 790 I think your best bet is a demo ride but I should imagine if it’s anything like it’s big brother you will it 😍 Just sold my old bike, thats just gone and bought a nice 790 with under 1k on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) I like the can that’s on it 👍 your neighbours going to love you 😀 saying that I bet your old bike could wake the dead 😂 Edited January 17, 2021 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, blackbird said: I like the can that’s on it 👍 your neighbours going to love you 😃 The 1100cc V-Twin had straight through Cobra pipes, the noise was immense. The 790 is getting dropped off next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Had a go on a mates super duke, once you got past the issue of being on the rear wheel nearly constantly, it was a bit breezy, but they are super comfy and really nice to ride. Hope you get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchers Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hey, looks like mega fun,keep it pinned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Ordered some 3M DiNoc carbon wrap and some RD Moto crash bars for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 First buy for me would be heated grips 😂 Nice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: First buy for me would be heated grips 😂 Nice 👍 I went out in 3c the other day, seemed ok with the gloves I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted January 25, 2021 Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 I know it’s bloody hard but try & not ride it till the gritters stop salting the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 Its had a thorough wash down and a dose of Double TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 The KTM looks is something I’ve been thinking about, cracking looking bike with great performance and handling. Thinking it will be a little lighter and more manoeuvrable than my Z900rs. Hope you enjoy your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangolin Posted January 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 26/01/2021 at 19:37, skye said: The KTM looks is something I’ve been thinking about, cracking looking bike with great performance and handling. Thinking it will be a little lighter and more manoeuvrable than my Z900rs. Hope you enjoy your bike. I've used it for work today, lovely and nimble compared to my old bike, its like riding a 105bhp BMX. Also had a dabble with vinyl wrapping and covered a few boring panels in 3M DiNoc Carbon Fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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