Discussions and Questions - KTM Duke 490 KTM Duke 490
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.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
Could they not work on making the 790 more accessible? It’s like a detuned version for newer riders.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
I would love to see KTM get into the sport touring market with something to take on the Tracer 7.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
Instead, they should be focusing on making their bikes affordable. The KTMs are becoming too expensive for what they are.
If the Duke 490 project is truly canceled, what is KTM doing now?
14 January 2025 07:08
What about a retro-styled bike to compete with the XSR and Z900RS? That would be interesting as a KTM take.
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