Straight Line Racer

2617 Views 9 Replies 6 Participants Last post by Mysta, Dec 26, 2018

Rocky R

Discussion Starter · Dec 16, 2018

Hi all. Been looking at the new KTM 790 Duke since it's inception. Love the very idea of this bike. Can't wait to have my own. My dealer won't have one until April/May so learning as much as I can in the meantime. My current bikes are a 2016 BMW R1200RS, a 1972 Honda Trail 90, and I drive the Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner. Looking to add orange to my wardrobe in the near future. Thanks for having me... :smile:

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L8-apex

· #2 · Dec 16, 2018

I think they have one in stock at a dealer in Petaluma. I got the first one here in Fresno 3 weeks ago, and they haven't gotten another one yet.

It is a special bike. I've had MANY, from Ducati 916, Aprilia Mille and Tuono, ZX-10, Daytona, ECT, ECT. The 790 is the most fun bike I've had, by a large margin. They just got everything right on this one

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SirDuke

· #3 · Dec 16, 2018

Welcome to the forum Rocky, glad to hear you've set your sights on the 790. The few models that have come in to various dealers, are gone almost immediately.

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anotheronetoday

· #4 · Dec 18, 2018

Rocky R said:
Hi all. Been looking at the new KTM 790 Duke since it's inception. Love the very idea of this bike. Can't wait to have my own. My dealer won't have one until April/May so learning as much as I can in the meantime. My current bikes are a 2016 BMW R1200RS, a 1972 Honda Trail 90, and I drive the Top 1 Ack Attack streamliner. Looking to add orange to my wardrobe in the near future. Thanks for having me... :smile:

welcome to the forum
will this be your first KTM?

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Rocky R

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 18, 2018

This will be my first KTM. I think the timing is right. KTM seems to be at the top of their game. Champions in the desert, Supercross, Pikes Peak, and I think with Zarco at the controls in MotoGP they will be successful there too. The 790 Duke just looks like so much fun, and that's exactly what I'm looking for!

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LC8

· #6 · Dec 20, 2018

Its going to sound biased but good choice with the 790. Not only are their bikes solid but the customer service that owners have seen in response to issues has been stellar. Welcome!

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anotheronetoday

· #7 · Dec 22, 2018

Rocky R said:
This will be my first KTM. I think the timing is right. KTM seems to be at the top of their game. Champions in the desert, Supercross, Pikes Peak, and I think with Zarco at the controls in MotoGP they will be successful there too. The 790 Duke just looks like so much fun, and that's exactly what I'm looking for!

they are FUN

SO WHEN ARE YOU COLLECTING YOURS? :grin:

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Rocky R

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 26, 2018

Unfortunately, not until April/May. That's when my dealer says he will have them. I have an R1200RS to keep me occupied until then but that's still a long wait...

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anotheronetoday

· #9 · Dec 26, 2018

Rocky R said:
Unfortunately, not until April/May. That's when my dealer says he will have them. I have an R1200RS to keep me occupied until then but that's still a long wait...

well it will be a totally different bike to your R1200

That's a long wait not sure why availability is that bad for you guys

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Mysta

· #10 · Dec 26, 2018

anotheronetoday said:
well it will be a totally different bike to your R1200

That's a long wait not sure why availability is that bad for you guys

Our dealership had like 12 on order and I think only got a handful in first shipment.

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