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So how does the KTM Duke 790 fare against the Yamaha MT-07 in real-life riding?
14 January 2025 07:18
Reliability alone would get me to take the MT 07. KTM's are fun, but sometimes a pain in the ass to keep running.
So how does the KTM Duke 790 fare against the Yamaha MT-07 in real-life riding?
14 January 2025 07:18
Both of them are great bikes, but for different things. The MT-07 is a do-it-all workhorse; the 790 is more of a precision tool.
So how does the KTM Duke 790 fare against the Yamaha MT-07 in real-life riding?
14 January 2025 07:18
I have ridden them both extensively, and, for me, the 790 is more capable, but the MT07 is more fun in normal riding. It's so easy to throw around, and it's so playful.
So how does the KTM Duke 790 fare against the Yamaha MT-07 in real-life riding?
14 January 2025 07:18
Every time you ride the 790, it feels special. The MT-07 is a good bike, but it doesn’t have that excitement.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
Supersport racing could be great indeed! That class needs a competitive bike from KTM.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
I don't think it would make much difference to their racing. The 490 is a street bike concept.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
In some rally races, a twin could give them an edge over the 450 single.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
It could be used by KTM to bring a new generation of riders into the mix, filling the gap between Moto3 and Moto2.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
Running a 490 might help KTM get some reliability across their lineup. Right? Win on Sunday, sell on Monday.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
It's a distraction from their efforts in MotoGP. Instead, they should be competitive at the top level.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
National-level championships may not be a problem with a 490 race bike, as costs become a big concern.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
I could see it used in flat track racing. That’s a scene that KTM hasn’t really tapped into yet, and it’s a growing scene.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
A spec series built around the 490 would be cool to see. Like a KTM Cup or something.
What impact will the potential Duke 490 have on KTM’s racing programs?
14 January 2025 07:08
But they should stay with the known. KTM's strong suit is off-road racing, not middleweight street bikes.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
They should be working to make an electric Duke. That’s the future, anyway.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
Bring back the 690 Duke! It was a cult following, and it was unique.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
Before bringing out any new models, KTM has to work on their reliability issues.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
How about a 590 single? It could be a modern version of the old 600 thumpers.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
Like an adventure-styled 390, they should have more adventure-oriented versions of their street bikes.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
KTM should just stay true to what it does best and improve its off-road lineup.
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