Best years for reliability - KTM 790 Duke Forum
Nov 11, 2023 · 2 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Nov 11, 2023. I am looking to upgrade from my MY22 Duke 390, which has been completely problem free other than brake light relay sticking during heavy rain. Based on my research, I am coming to conclusion that QA actually improved since KTM moved 790 production to CFMoto (2021+), or at least this is the impression ...
Valve Clearance and cam wear check. | KTM 790 Duke Forum
Nov 15, 2023 · It's only done just over 6000miles so a bit soon for a valve check by the book. Anyway, the good thing is the cams look and feel completely fine. Bad bit is two of the inlet valves are quite a bit too tight and one marginally. Limit is .10 minimum. One is at .06 or maybe .07 (I don't have a .07 feeler)
HOW TO: Details on Valve Check, Timing Chain, Camshafts - KTM …
Mar 12, 2022 · - The 790 uses NGK LMAR9AL-10 spark plugs, which require a deep 14mm or 9/16" socket to remove. Make sure the socket has some rubber boot to hold the plug, or it's yet another novel KTM headache trying to plug out of a very deep hole.
Duke 790 vs. 2020 BMW F900R - KTM 790 Duke Forum
Mar 15, 2020 · Seat is more comfortable, dash and electronics are absolutely top-notch. Does not feel near as quick/ torque-y as the 790 and have to use noticeably more throttle to accelerate. Leg room is also noticeably more sporty/ higher and the bars are more forward then the Duke. Overall a way more sporty seating position then the Duke.
First service, FINALLY! - KTM 790 Duke Forum
Jun 23, 2020 · First service, FINALLY! This morning I brought my 790 D in for the first service at 600 sMILES! It was pretty uneventful. I mentioned to the Service Technician that I thought there was oil weeping from the oil pan. He applied a little gasket seeler to …
Best tail tidy- go! - KTM 790 Duke Forum
Feb 17, 2020 · Rok Bagoros Tail Tidy for KTM 790 Duke 2018-2020 Rok Bagoros and the Bagoros Performance team have designed a replacement for the very large, original plastic license plate holder, to have that cool factor from front to back. The result is a rocking awesome shorter version of the plate holder...
2018 KTM 790 Duke Overview
Jun 4, 2018 · 2018 KTM 790 Duke Overview. Simply put, the all-new KTM 790 Duke was designed to be one of the best street bikes you can buy. With that comes the need for precise delivery of power and torque and then feedback from the road to complement it. All of this is thanks to its lighter overall weight, all-new LC8c engine and chassis that remains ...
Aftermarket Mirrors - KTM 790 Duke Forum
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Chain adjustment - KTM 790 Duke Forum
Apr 2, 2023 · 36 posts · Joined 2022. #2 · Apr 21, 2023. This video explains chain tension check for 790/890 models in great detail and correctly. Chain tension to be checked 2.5 cm behind chain guard, in neutral on paddock stand, and should be 2 - 5 mm between chain and flat part of swing arm. I would highly recommend that everyone who owns one of these ...
Anyone Mount the KTM Panniers? - KTM 790 Duke Forum
May 6, 2019 · Shep Discussion starter. 43 posts · Joined 2018. #1 · May 6, 2019. I realize most people don't buy a Duke with extended travel in mind...but I never have fit in well with most people! I traveled on both my 690 and 1290 and hope to do some trips to the North Carolina Mountains on my 790 (if I ever get this stupid pinched nerve in my neck fixed!).