KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016

hiren.mistry · 18th October 2018, 13:17

And there its, water poured over our hopes. KTM Duke 790 NOT launching in November.

KTM is still evaluating, nothing in finalised. So sad...

BoltThrower · 28th October 2018, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

And there its, water poured over our hopes. KTM Duke 790 NOT launching in November.

KTM is still evaluating, nothing in finalised. So sad...

Absolute bummer. I know at least half a dozen people waiting with bated breath for its launch. 169 kgs and 86nm torque? move over MT09, there's a new hooligan in town.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 10th December 2018, 14:54

Now Motorbeam says that the launch is confirmed by March 2019 -

https://www.motorbeam.com/ktm-duke-7...by-march-2019/

AtheK · 21st December 2018, 01:50

Ndtv is reporting that the business oking has started unofficially at 30k, interesting if indeed true, but then there is smoke if there is fire.

CKD means I am guessing atleast 6.5 lacs to 7 lacs ex showroom, which will be an interesting position, lets see how customers react. This bike would be another rocket though.

https://auto.ndtv.com/news/ktm-790-d...ia-1965636/amp

timuseravan · 23rd December 2018, 15:38

I visited Baner KTM showroom today. The sales guy confirms Duke 790 launch in Feb-March of next year and deliveries to start around April-May.

The media blitz should start in Jan itself.

Per him, the ex-showroom will be around 7 lakhs and Pune OTR should be just shade over 8lakh. They are currently not accepting bookings butwill start as soon as company announces the launch.
He also said they will have some special launch offers.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 3rd January 2019, 12:07

Better than a Triumph Street Triple R? Motorcycle.com thinks so!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvZF8U9YPJw

tabrez · 1st February 2019, 13:21

Seems like the early specimens have started arriving on our shores

https://news.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/...g-dealerships/

While it's hard to comment on the authenticity of this news, lets hope the launch is nearing.
I really wish to see this bike made available here in India.

deepfreak15 · 1st February 2019, 15:00

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Originally Posted by tabrez

While it's hard to comment on the authenticity of this news, lets hope the launch is nearing.

As per my contact in a dealership it is true.

Mafioso · 1st February 2019, 18:57

Disappointed with the looks! It is very similar to the 390, and if it is going to compete with Z900 it is going to lose out. The Z900 exhibits lot of oomph, character and massive road presence!

bigron · 1st February 2019, 20:29

@Mafioso ~ I can assure you forget z900 no other thing on 2 wheels in this middle weight category can match the excitement ,fun to ride character and pure adrenaline as the 790. There are no exceptions to this.A bike for all seasons this, track, road, twisties you name it and it will do it and on every occasion leave you grinning.
A z900 as good as it is as a replacement for the z800, the 790 takes the joy of riding to a whole new level.
I have said it earlier, this is what the Devil rides when his Super duke is out for service.

Red Liner · 1st February 2019, 20:32

Unfortunately in india, we are still stuck with things like engine configurations to announce our arrival, as opposed to buying a bike that suits our needs.

At that price point, almost everyone is going to veer towards an inline 4 experience.

rahul4321 · 2nd February 2019, 21:46

https://indianautosblog.com/ktm790-d...-price-p316259

KTM Duke 790 spotted in Indian Dealership

NiInJa · 2nd February 2019, 23:57

Its good to see KTM taking the fight to the backyard of Kawasaki and Triumph in India. If priced less than its Japanese rivals, it might be another winner for Bajaj-KTM partnership.

Oh and by the way, the exhaust is so high and close to the pillion it will be safe to tell the girlfriend to take the cab instead.

neil.jericho · 4th February 2019, 11:05

Im hearing of ex showroom pricing between Rs 6.8 - 7 Lakhs and some fellow riders in WhatsApp groups are making bookings with a deposit amount of Rs 30,000. I hear a lot of different opinions on the potential audience. Some are worried that "squids" are going to buy them in droves. Some buyers are going to be current owners of the Duke 790's chief competition who are sensible enough to not restrict their garage to motorcycles based on cylinder counts.

At the end of the day, as Indian motorcycling enthusiasts, we all win.

Red Liner · 4th February 2019, 13:24

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Originally Posted by neil.jericho

Some are worried that "squids" are going to buy them in droves.

All the rich squids will buy the Hayabusa and nothing else.

All the poor squids will continue to buy the Duke 390 or cheaper variants.

I think only an informed buyer will venture towards the Duke 790. But even then, considering a lot of "show" is required where the go is also present, expect the i4's and the i3's to give a really tough fight.

Unfortunately in India, KTM does not mean or sound premium. Kawasaki and Triumph do in droves (in the naked SS category).

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CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,180 Thanked: 73,493 Times View My Garage	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 Now Motorbeam says that the launch is confirmed by March 2019 - https://www.motorbeam.com/ktm-duke-7...by-march-2019/
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AtheK Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,040 Thanked: 8,427 Times View My Garage	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 Ndtv is reporting that the business oking has started unofficially at 30k, interesting if indeed true, but then there is smoke if there is fire. CKD means I am guessing atleast 6.5 lacs to 7 lacs ex showroom, which will be an interesting position, lets see how customers react. This bike would be another rocket though. https://auto.ndtv.com/news/ktm-790-d...ia-1965636/amp
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23rd December 2018, 15:38	#50
timuseravan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pune Posts: 609 Thanked: 1,039 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 I visited Baner KTM showroom today. The sales guy confirms Duke 790 launch in Feb-March of next year and deliveries to start around April-May. The media blitz should start in Jan itself. Per him, the ex-showroom will be around 7 lakhs and Pune OTR should be just shade over 8lakh. They are currently not accepting bookings butwill start as soon as company announces the launch. He also said they will have some special launch offers.
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1st February 2019, 13:21	#52
tabrez BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 148 Thanked: 180 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 Seems like the early specimens have started arriving on our shores https://news.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/...g-dealerships/ While it's hard to comment on the authenticity of this news, lets hope the launch is nearing. I really wish to see this bike made available here in India.
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1st February 2019, 18:57	#54
Mafioso BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 149 Thanked: 104 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 Disappointed with the looks! It is very similar to the 390, and if it is going to compete with Z900 it is going to lose out. The Z900 exhibits lot of oomph, character and massive road presence!
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1st February 2019, 20:29	#55
bigron Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NSEW Posts: 1,309 Thanked: 2,706 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 @Mafioso ~ I can assure you forget z900 no other thing on 2 wheels in this middle weight category can match the excitement ,fun to ride character and pure adrenaline as the 790. There are no exceptions to this.A bike for all seasons this, track, road, twisties you name it and it will do it and on every occasion leave you grinning. A z900 as good as it is as a replacement for the z800, the 790 takes the joy of riding to a whole new level. I have said it earlier, this is what the Devil rides when his Super duke is out for service. Last edited by bigron : 1st February 2019 at 20:30.
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1st February 2019, 20:32	#56
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,044 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 Unfortunately in india, we are still stuck with things like engine configurations to announce our arrival, as opposed to buying a bike that suits our needs. At that price point, almost everyone is going to veer towards an inline 4 experience.
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2nd February 2019, 21:46	#57
rahul4321 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 464 Thanked: 1,594 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 https://indianautosblog.com/ktm790-d...-price-p316259 KTM Duke 790 spotted in Indian Dealership
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2nd February 2019, 23:57	#58
NiInJa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 1,059 Thanked: 3,721 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 Its good to see KTM taking the fight to the backyard of Kawasaki and Triumph in India. If priced less than its Japanese rivals, it might be another winner for Bajaj-KTM partnership. Oh and by the way, the exhaust is so high and close to the pillion it will be safe to tell the girlfriend to take the cab instead.
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4th February 2019, 11:05	#59
neil.jericho Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cochin Posts: 3,810 Thanked: 19,327 Times	Re: KTM teases Duke 790 prototype at the EICMA 2016 Im hearing of ex showroom pricing between Rs 6.8 - 7 Lakhs and some fellow riders in WhatsApp groups are making bookings with a deposit amount of Rs 30,000. I hear a lot of different opinions on the potential audience. Some are worried that "squids" are going to buy them in droves. Some buyers are going to be current owners of the Duke 790's chief competition who are sensible enough to not restrict their garage to motorcycles based on cylinder counts. At the end of the day, as Indian motorcycling enthusiasts, we all win.
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