VOL. 55 ISSUE 13 APRIL 3, 2018 P73
Duke Power Cup one-make road
racing series around the world,
and I can't think of a better bike
for everyone from newbies to
returnees and everyone in be-
tween to go and have a weekend
of fun aboard, trading elbows on
track and revving each other up
in the bar at the end of the day. In
100% stock street mode the 790
Duke can be ridden pretty hard
in something approaching anger
without misbehaving, and it totally
fulfills the expectations that some-
thing painted orange brings to the
party—and at a relatively inexpen-
sive price. Ready to Race, indeed.
Chris Fillmore will ride a 790
Duke this year in attempting to
double-up on his 2017 Pikes
Peak victory gained on a 1290
Super Duke. Don't bet against
him nudging his own track record
on the big KTM aboard this Little
One That Can!
The 790 Duke is a very good
motorcycle that sets the bar high-
er for its rivals in that crowded
middleweight category, and it's
in every way a true KTM, replete
with the brand's core values. This
is a very impressive real-world
ride. CN
