KTM 790 Duke Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 790 Duke motorcycle specifications include a 790 cc (48.21 cu in) engine, power of 105 hp (76.6 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 169 kg (372.6 lb).

Key specifications

2018, 2019, 2020, 2023Model years
790 ccDisplacement
105 hpPower
169 kgDry weight
825 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,475 mmWheelbase
186 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2018201920202023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20192023799 cc (48.75 cu in)
Dry weight
2023174 kg (383.6 lb)
Front brakes
20202023Double disc. ABS
Front suspension
2023WP APEX 43
Power
202393.9 hp (68.5 kW)
Rear suspension
2023WP APEX – Monoshock
Clutch
20192023PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Power/weight ratio
20230.5395 hp/kg

How the KTM 790 Duke compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Engine power105 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 49% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 76th percentile across KTM models.

Displacement790 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 78% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 85th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height825 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 17th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 33% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 84th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power76th

105 hp — more powerful than about 76% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement85th

790 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of KTM models.

Seat height17th

825 mm — taller than about 17% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity84th

14 L — larger than about 84% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,475 mm
This bike

1,475

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height825 mm
This bike

825

KTM avg

895

8% below average.

Ground clearance186 mm
This bike

186

KTM avg

304

39% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 790 cc • Liquid cooled • 105 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,475 mmSeat 825 mmClearance 186 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.621 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 621.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 132.9 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.34:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 790 cc (48.21 cu in)
Power 105 hp (76.6 kW)
Bore × stroke 88.0 x 65.7 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Ignition Bosch EMS with RBW
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch APTC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Front suspension WP upside-down
Rear suspension WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rake 24.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS
Wheels Maxxis Supermaxx ST tires

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 169 kg (372.6 lb)
Seat height 825 mm (32.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground clearance 186 mm (7.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.6213 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Lights LED headlight

Other specifications

Color options Orange, black

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.