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So what is the deal with KTM reliability on the Duke 790?
16 January 2025 06:22
Japanese bikes aren't as bulletproof, but if you take care of them, they're good. Only be aware that there will be more frequent services.
So what is the deal with KTM reliability on the Duke 790?
16 January 2025 06:22
My 790 has had nothing but trouble. Everything from oil leaks to electrical gremlins. Never buying another KTM.
So what is the deal with KTM reliability on the Duke 790?
16 January 2025 06:22
With each generation, the reliability is improving. The early models are much worse than the newer 790s.
So what is the deal with KTM reliability on the Duke 790?
16 January 2025 06:22
It’s all in how you treat the bike. If you follow the maintenance schedule religiously, it’ll treat you right.
So what is the deal with KTM reliability on the Duke 790?
16 January 2025 06:22
KTM is a race bike for the street. They are more work than your average commuter, but performance comes at a price.
So what is the deal with KTM reliability on the Duke 790?
16 January 2025 06:22
I think the reliability issues are blown out of proportion. They're not Honda reliable, but they're not falling apart left and right either.
So what is the deal with KTM reliability on the Duke 790?
16 January 2025 06:22
The issue is the availability of parts. If something does break, you might have to wait weeks for a replacement to come from Austria.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
In performance and tech, they blow the 790 out of the water. You’re like comparing a smartphone to a flip phone.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
The Japanese bikes are cheaper and more reliable to maintain. The 790 might be faster, but you'll pay the price for it in the end.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
It all depends on what you are after. The 790 is more of a hooligan bike, and something like the MT 07 is more usable as a bike you can use every day.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
The 790's electronics package is way ahead of the Japanese offerings. It’s worth the added expense for the TFT display, cornering ABS, and multiple ride modes.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
Any day, I'd take the CB650R over the 790. That inline four is butter smooth and will run forever.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
The 790 feels more special. Objective or not, the Japanese bikes lack that X factor that this has.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
All of them are plenty fast for the street. On the track the 790 might have an edge, but for most riders it’s overkill.
How does the Duke 790 shape up against its Japanese middleweight rivals?
16 January 2025 06:22
The Japanese bikes feel a little more refined. It's exciting, but it's also rawer and less polished than the 790.
Will the KTM RC 490 be more fuel efficient than its siblings and competitors?
16 January 2025 06:13
It should sip fuel compared to the 890, but you're not getting 390 efficiency out of it. You can't have both power and economy.
Will the KTM RC 490 be more fuel efficient than its siblings and competitors?
16 January 2025 06:13
KTM might surprise us. With new engine tech, it could be nearly as efficient as the 390, with much more grunt.
Will the KTM RC 490 be more fuel efficient than its siblings and competitors?
16 January 2025 06:13
What sportbike gives a hoot about fuel efficiency? If you’re afraid of that, then buy a scooter!
Will the KTM RC 490 be more fuel efficient than its siblings and competitors?
16 January 2025 06:13
I bet it will be at Japanese 600 level. If you aren't constantly redlining, those aren't too bad.
Will the KTM RC 490 be more fuel efficient than its siblings and competitors?
16 January 2025 06:13
The real test will be in real-world mpg. The manufacturer always claims the optimistic.
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