Having wowed the crowds at the EICMA show in Milan, and at Motorcycle Live in Birmingham, KTM UK announced the 2018 price of the 790 DUKE.
The 790 DUKE will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of £8,499.
Cornering ABS, supermoto ABS mode, lean angle sensitive motorcycle traction control (MTC), motor slip regulation (MSR), Quickshifter+ (up and down shifting), ride modes (including track mode that features anti-wheelie off, 9-level traction control and launch control), colour TFT display and LED lighting are all standard features. An A2 compliant 790 DUKE will also be available, priced at £8,199.
Here's what you get for your money:
Parallel twin cylinder, 4-stroke DOHC, eight valves actuated via DLC-coated finger followers, electronic fuel injection, two balancer shafts, semi dry-sump lubrication with oil cooler.
6-speed transmission and PASC™ slipper clutch.
Max. output: 77 kW (105 hp) @ 9,000 rpm.
Max. torque: 86 Nm @ 8,000 rpm.
Ultra lightweight chrome-molybdenum steel frame with aluminum rear subframe, die-cast aluminum open lattice swingarm.
43 mm split open-cartridge upside-down fork by WP Suspension with progressive springs
High quality WP Suspension gas-assisted rear shock with progressive spring and preload adjuster
12-stage adjustable tapered aluminum handlebar
Two 300 mm front brake discs with radial 4-piston calipers and radial front brake master cylinder
Cornering ABS including Supermoto mode
Lean-angle sensitive motorcycle traction control (MTC) and motor slip regulation (MSR)
Quickshifter+ (up and down shifting)
Launch control
Multifunctional dashboard with colour TFT display and illuminated menu switch
LED lighting all around
OEM Maxxis Supermaxx ST tires as standard
Optional KTM MY RIDE
Price: £8,499