{"id":8081,"date":"2018-04-27T19:42:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T18:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/with-a-precious-upper-austrian-though-the-wachau-test-of-the-new-ktm-duke-790\/"},"modified":"2019-02-16T21:42:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T20:42:00","slug":"test-ktm-duke-790-wachau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/en\/test-ktm-duke-790-wachau\/","title":{"rendered":"With an hot Upper Austrian through the Wachau | Test of the new KTM 790 Duke"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><strong>Wachau | Lower Austria<\/strong> \u2013 On a warm and sunny afternoon in Aprils second half I was given the chance by Il Moto in Vienna to test the KTM 790 Duke extensively. My destination was the Wachau, for this time being in full bloom and with various given road surfaces; ideal for a bike test and comparison with my own Ducati 821\u2026<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ut_oms_6a3c93e3aae01\" class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\"> #ut_oms_6a3c93e3aae01 .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap::before { content: \"\"; } #ut_oms_6a3c93e3aae01 .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap::after {background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);} #ut_oms_6a3c93e3aae01 .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap:hover::after {opacity: 0} #ut_oms_6a3c93e3aae01 .ut-slider-maximize { display:none; }<\/style><div class=\"ut-owl-gallery-slider-wrap ut-owl-gallery-slider-style-one\"><div id=\"ut_ms_6a3c93e3aadfe\" class=\"ut-owl-gallery-slider owl-carousel owl-theme \" data-settings=\"{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:true,&quot;smartSpeed&quot;:600,&quot;animateIn&quot;:false,&quot;animateOut&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplayHoverPause&quot;:true,&quot;autoplayTimeout&quot;:5000,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;lightbox&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\"><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"01_aob_sl1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-7905\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f-1.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f-1.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f-1.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"01_aob_sl2_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-selfie-krems_f\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-7910\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl2_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-selfie-krems_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl2_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-selfie-krems_f.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl2_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-selfie-krems_f.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"01_aob_sl3_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems-wago_f\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-7915\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl3_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems-wago_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl3_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems-wago_f.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_sl3_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems-wago_f.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>After a third attempt I finally managed to drive the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktm.com\/naked\/790-duke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">790 Duke by KTM<\/a> for the first time. I didn\u2019t get elected as starter at the KTM Duke Battle this year: Karl Katoch understandably went for the Landshaag specialist Mario Klepatsch und therefore won the mountain race with his team. In March, during my stay in Sardinia, the Duke was on site but the papers didn\u2019t arrive at Travaglini Motori in Alghero.<\/p>\n<p>Hence the joy was even bigger finally driving the new model from KTM. The KTM and Triumph dealer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ilmoto.at\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Il Moto<\/a> in Vienna provided a Duke 790 for one afternoon to go into extensive testing. After a short and proficient introduction by Stephie, I directly hit the road. Due to the location of Il Moto, also known as `KTM Wien Nord\u00b4, the route was quickly evident.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element ut-gallery-5  clearfix\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_ig_6a3c93e3ae351 .ut-lazy:not(.ut-image-loaded) + .ut-video-module-loading { display:block; }#ut_ig_6a3c93e3ae351 .ut-lazy.ut-image-loaded + .ut-video-module-loading { display:none; }<\/style><div id=\"ut_ig_6a3c93e3ae351\" class=\"ut-image-gallery ut-image-gallery-module  ut-image-gallery-5 clearfix\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animate&quot;:true,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;delay_animation&quot;:false,&quot;global_delay_animation&quot;:false,&quot;delay_timer&quot;:100,&quot;global_delay_timer&quot;:100}\" ><div  data-count=\"3\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1_aob_armin-on-bike-ktm-125-rc-ilmoto_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1_aob_armin-on-bike-ktm-125-rc-ilmoto_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1_aob_armin-on-bike-ktm-125-rc-ilmoto_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div  data-count=\"3\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2_aob_armin-on-bike-ktm-1290-super-duke-ilmoto_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2_aob_armin-on-bike-ktm-1290-super-duke-ilmoto_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2_aob_armin-on-bike-ktm-1290-super-duke-ilmoto_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div  data-count=\"3\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3_ilmoto_armin-on-bike-test-start-ktm-duke-790_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3_ilmoto_armin-on-bike-test-start-ktm-duke-790_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3_ilmoto_armin-on-bike-test-start-ktm-duke-790_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-sizer\"><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>I discovered the street on the Jauerling, north by Spitz (Danube), in the previous year within the scope of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.noen.at\/purkersdorf\/region-purkersdorf-health-angels-biker-sorgen-fuer-gutes-health-angels-benefiz-motorradclub-53343497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Angles Charity Ride<\/a>. The partly tight and twisting road up there offers anything that makes a bikers heart leap: from serpentine till sustained curves and various gradients. The journey begins at the autobahn A22 and freeway S5 to reach Krems and therefore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donau.com\/en\/wachau-nibelungengau-kremstal\/outings-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wachau<\/a> as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Already over the first meters it became apparent how manageable the new 790 Duke is. By shifting your weight you can easily conduct her, while she also keeps track at higher paces without problems and impresses through a very well-balanced road behavior. As I turned the new bike due to the running-in only momentary to a maximum of 7.000 r\/min, I cannot evaluate it for a higher speed range. After I reached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.krems.info\/en\/welcome\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krems<\/a> and driving around through the old town including a short \u201cespresso stop\u201d, I continued my trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duernstein.at\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D\u00fcrnstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element ut-gallery-5  clearfix\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_ig_6a3c93e3b07bc .ut-lazy:not(.ut-image-loaded) + .ut-video-module-loading { display:block; }#ut_ig_6a3c93e3b07bc .ut-lazy.ut-image-loaded + .ut-video-module-loading { display:none; }<\/style><div id=\"ut_ig_6a3c93e3b07bc\" class=\"ut-image-gallery ut-image-gallery-module  ut-image-gallery-5 clearfix\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animate&quot;:true,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;delay_animation&quot;:false,&quot;global_delay_animation&quot;:false,&quot;delay_timer&quot;:100,&quot;global_delay_timer&quot;:100}\" ><div  data-count=\"6\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems-woracziczky_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems-woracziczky_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems-woracziczky_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div  data-count=\"6\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div  data-count=\"3\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100 ut-tablet-last ut-desktop-last\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-krems_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"clear hide-on-tablet\"><\/div><div  data-count=\"3\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-duernstein_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-duernstein_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-duernstein_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div  data-count=\"3\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-eye-sport-duernstein_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-eye-sport-duernstein_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-eye-sport-duernstein_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div  data-count=\"3\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-eye-sport-bicycle-duernstein_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-eye-sport-bicycle-duernstein_f.jpg\"><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-image\" ><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" ut-lazy skip-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 800'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9_aob__armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-eye-sport-bicycle-duernstein_f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ut-image-gallery-sizer\"><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The test was appealing for me in a way, that this bike is, just looking at the performance data, almost identical with my own Ducati Monster 821. The 790 Duke is the first two-cylinder naked bike by KTM in the middle class and offers with 105 hp and 86 Nm completely sufficient power for the street. The handiness is surely based on the low, roadworthy weight of 189 kg. My Monster 821 lays with around 15 kg more notably above that. For me the difference showed especially in the slow city traffic and the serpentines up the Jauerling. The KTM is here very agile and maneuverable, doesn\u2019t have to be asked twice and tilts willingly in the tight curves.<\/p>\n<p>From D\u00fcrnstein I drove sweeping curves along the Danube at a sporty pace. At overtaking maneuvers the Duke proved its good torque already in the lower speed range. Afterwards I approached <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weissenkirchen-wachau.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wei\u00dfenkirchen in der Wachau<\/a>, being known for its wine and gastronomic highlights, with the winemaking villages Joching and W\u00f6sendorf. In W\u00f6sendorf I had to stop badly, to photograph the Duke under a beautiful, flourishing cherry blossom.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ut_oms_6a3c93e3b4dfc\" class=\"wpb_content_element \"><style type=\"text\/css\"> #ut_oms_6a3c93e3b4dfc .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap::before { content: \"\"; } #ut_oms_6a3c93e3b4dfc .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap::after {background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);} #ut_oms_6a3c93e3b4dfc .ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap:hover::after {opacity: 0} #ut_oms_6a3c93e3b4dfc .ut-slider-maximize { display:none; }<\/style><div class=\"ut-owl-gallery-slider-wrap ut-owl-gallery-slider-style-one\"><div id=\"ut_ms_6a3c93e3b4dfb\" class=\"ut-owl-gallery-slider owl-carousel owl-theme \" data-settings=\"{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:true,&quot;smartSpeed&quot;:600,&quot;animateIn&quot;:false,&quot;animateOut&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplayHoverPause&quot;:true,&quot;autoplayTimeout&quot;:5000,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;lightbox&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\"><div><figure class=\"ut-gallery-slider-caption-wrap\"><a data-title=\"01_aob_eb1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-woesing_f\" data-caption=\"\" data-caption-color=\"\" data-caption-background=\"\" data-trigger-id=\"ut-lightbox-trigger-7920\" data-exthumbimage=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_eb1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-woesing_f.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_eb1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-woesing_f.jpg\" class=\"for-lightbox ut-slider-maximize\"><i class=\"Bklyn-Core-Maximize-3\"><\/i><\/a><img class=\"item owl-lazy\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.arminonbike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/01_aob_eb1_armin-on-bike-test-ktm-790-duke-woesing_f.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>For a naked bike relatively high seat of the Duke 790 with 825 mm, was something I had to get used to in the beginning, as also the tank form, compared to the Monster 821, does not allow to integrate oneself into the bike. Towards higher speeds I like to press my elbows against the tank to increase the stability. Something which is not possible with the 790 Duke due to the construction. Therefore the Ducati has the better ergonomics with a size of 178 cm. On the contrary I was very impressed of the Dukes Quickshifter, allowing even faster gear changes, as changing gears up and down are possible without clutch. The breaking system in the front with the 4-piston radial fixed caliper on 300 mm twin discs and disengageable cornering ABS grips strong and well dosed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element ut-gallery-5  clearfix\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#ut_ig_6a3c93e3b5d98 .ut-lazy:not(.ut-image-loaded) + .ut-video-module-loading { display:block; }#ut_ig_6a3c93e3b5d98 .ut-lazy.ut-image-loaded + .ut-video-module-loading { display:none; }<\/style><div id=\"ut_ig_6a3c93e3b5d98\" class=\"ut-image-gallery ut-image-gallery-module  ut-image-gallery-5 clearfix\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animate&quot;:true,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;lazy&quot;:true,&quot;delay_animation&quot;:false,&quot;global_delay_animation&quot;:false,&quot;delay_timer&quot;:100,&quot;global_delay_timer&quot;:100}\" ><div  data-count=\"6\" class=\"ut-image-gallery-item ut-animation-done grid-33 tablet-grid-33 mobile-grid-100\"><a class=\"ut-vc-images-lightbox ut-vc-images-lightbox-group-image\" 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After a short drive uphill I already reached Gut am Steg. Turning left there and crossing the Spitzer stream, I shortly found myself on the L7133. First driving through the village and only after that the real test track began uphill the Jauerling, 900 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n<p>In the following I reached the first serpentine, becoming more and more twisting but occasionally also with longer drawn roads. As this winter brought us ice and snow until March, the street was still very dusty and laced with gravel and therefore a reserved pace was appropriate. Have a look for yourself: I invite you joining me in the following video uphill the Jauerling. Have fun!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/DoibAni7o5E&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>ARMIN ON BIKE Conclusion<\/strong>: The Duke 790 is an overall extremely well done bike, for which KTM will surely cause considerable concern in this segment on the competitor\u2019s side. The price-performance ratio is great, the technology is top of the range, so that the so called \u201cScalpel\u201d will find many followers. The outer quality impression of the Duke does not reach the level of my Monster 821, however being way more expensive. The design is a matter of taste, but the aggressive look underlines KTM\u2019s slogan for sure \u2013 READY TO RACE.<\/p>\n<p>Text and video: Armin Hoyer &#8211; arminonbike.com<br \/>\nPhotos: Armin Hoyer &#8211; arminonbike.com, Stephanie Haras &#8211; Il Moto Wien<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wachau | Lower Austria \u2013 On a warm and sunny afternoon in Aprils second half I was given the chance by Il Moto in Vienna to test the KTM 790 Duke extensively. 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