Description
Click here for an CycleVIN Motorcycle History Report on this 2020 KTM Duke 790. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Upon its debut back in 2017, the KTM 790 Duke proved immensely popular — so much so that it netted some 29,000-plus sales over its four-year lifespan. And it’s not without good reason. KTM managed to find the perfect sweet spot with its first parallel twin, as the bike produced a respectable 105hp and 64lb-ft of torque despite its compact 799cc engine and svelte 416 lb curb weight. In fact, even with the arrival of the 890 Duke in 2021, KTM brought back the 790 for the 2022 model year.
Because of its exposed chassis and sharp handling, it’s only natural that KTM dubbed the 790 Duke “The Scalpel.” As Motorcycle News describes in their review, “It happily slices through tight twists on the road and will hold its own on a small track, like Brands, Cadwell or Mallory. The chassis is balanced, stable, predictable and the brakes consistently strong. A canted forward riding, feet-back riding has a faint streak of wild supermoto about it.”
Bridging the gap between the single-cylinder 390 Duke and its older brother, the 890 Duke, the 790 is an interesting offering in the KTM lineup.
This example is VIN: VBKTU640XLM780275. The seller is the original owner, he bought it new from Del Amo Motorsports in Long Beach, California.
The odometer shows 1,834 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states that he has had the break-in service and first service performed, as well as a fluid flush.
Modifications:
SC Project slip-on exhaust.
Adjustable rear sets, carbon fiber heel guards.
Aftermarket mirrors on Rottweiler Performance adhesive mounts.
Fender eliminator.
Brembo master cylinder, brake lever guard.
KTM clutch lever.
KTM case savers.
Samco radiator hoses.
KTM Powerparts seat.
Evotech Performance swingarm spools.
Rizoma LED signals.
Radiator guard.
EBC front brake pads.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller notes that the bike once fell of the kickstand at the Rock Store (bike was in neutral and rolled on a slight incline), causing some damage to the left bar end and mirror. The aftermarket rearsets were purchased second hand and the damage came from before they were installed on this bike.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q4 tires with date codes of 4719 and 3118.
The sale includes one key.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this KTM is offered on a clean California title with registration current through March 2023.
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