The KTM 790 Duke L motorcycle specifications include a 799 cc (48.75 cu in) engine, power of 93.9 hp (68.5 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 169 kg (372.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the KTM 790 Duke L 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.
About 33% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 68th percentile across KTM models.
About 80% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 86th percentile across KTM models.
About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 17th percentile across KTM models.
About 33% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 84th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
93.9 hp — more powerful than about 68% of KTM models with power data.
799 cc — larger displacement than about 86% of KTM models.
825 mm — taller than about 17% of KTM models.
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.
1,475
1,436
Close to average.
825
895
8% below average.
186
304
39% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.556 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 555.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 117.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.34:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2020 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 799 cc (48.75 cu in) |
| Power | 93.9 hp (68.5 kW) |
| Torque | 86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) |
| 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 | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
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| 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 |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Wheels | Maxxis Supermaxx ST tires |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 169 kg (372.6 lb) |
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| 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) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.40 L (1.16 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5554 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Lights | LED headlight |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange, black |
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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.