Hi all,
Just joined the forum. Current KTM Ride is a 2016 690 Duke prior to that it was a 2001 640 Duke..... what a difference the 690 is. Looking to potentially update to a 790 Duke in 2019. So doing some investigate by reading posts.
Thanks ,
Paul
Hi mate and Welcome,
my other half rides a 2016 690,great bike but i think you would be werll pleased with the 790.It has the lightness of the 690 but non of the drawbacks of a single.If you havent already just take a demo on the 790 if you get a decent enough day. Im sure you wont be disappointed.
Sure enough a few members have had a few problems but these seem to get highlighted.I personally have had no problems with mine in a 1000+ miles,a few niggles but they seem to be sorting themselves out and as you know the 690 has its own but you just get used to them.
I to had an early Duke, the 620 and yes the 690 is light years ahead,but I did enjoy the 620,it was the first KTM I owned, and I havent looked back since.Been tempted a couple of times but have had KTM,s since and a few other makes to go along with them

Hope looking on the forum helps you make a decision.The best way is just to get a go on a 790 and see what you think.
Ride Safe:smile: