Welcome Graham, your a youngster still, I saw in November on the Facebook KTM Duke 790 group an American guy of 78 years who just bought a 790, coming down from a 1290R !
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Steve Berde is looking for recommendations.
28 November 2018
Hi all 790 owners - picking my Orange 790 tomorrow from Big Sky Motorsports in Missoula MT - Sold my 1290 Super Duke R - at age 78 figured it was time to get something a bit smaller, lighter and more "user" friendly.
Reading the many reviews it seems evident that'll be the case, though I must say I loved my 1290 and rode it for 4 1/2 years without so much as a single issue.
I/m ordering the Wings exhaust and Coober ECU combo along with the removal of that ugly rear license plate fender piece. Recommendations for a good looking tail piece gladly accepted. I've ordered my pillion cover and heated grips. Likely I'll find a replacement for the hideous US spec turn signals front and rear, and the mirrors. Other than that I'll keep it stock and enjoy it. Best to all