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« on: December 13, 2016, 02:39:09 pm »
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2016/12/ktm-releases-promo-video-for-790-duke-800cc-twin/

KTM is a respectable brand.   Now why would they design and manufacture a motorcycle that is this ugly?   The darn thing looks like it was wrecked and had the back end ripped off.  

And again a bike with not even a nub for a back seat.
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2016, 02:49:06 pm »
May be the best looking Duke yet.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2016, 03:28:24 pm »
Quote from: SLK50 on December 13, 2016, 02:49:06 pm

May be the best looking Duke yet.  Thumbsup


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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2016, 03:29:24 pm »
I guess people are buying these ugly looking bikes now a days

I just can't get it through my thick head
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2016, 04:12:12 pm »
I kinda like my wreakage, but really don't have time to look at it when riding Wink
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2016, 04:32:45 pm »
Concept bike styling can be polarizing. I'm sure the production version will be equally ugly (once all the street legal stuff is added) but in a more familiar way.

Personally, I'm glad to see this break cover as this will be a good beta test year for the 790 twin engine that will hopefully power a new mid-size adventure bike the following model year.
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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2016, 05:38:38 pm »
Yup!
Ugly and impractical.
Now, who doesn't want one?
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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2016, 06:53:33 pm »
Quote from: Wills on December 13, 2016, 04:12:12 pm

I kinda like my wreakage, but really don't have time to look at it when riding Wink


Looks like a super moto bike on steroids

Have you had a passenger on this thing yet?  You know.  Bear hugging from behind?  
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2016, 07:03:20 am »
Might not be pretty but it sure looks like fun.
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2016, 07:08:34 am »
Quote from: slayman on December 14, 2016, 07:03:20 am

Might not be pretty but it sure looks like fun.


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For doing Wheelies  Thumbsup

Probably not for getting La&d

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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2016, 11:00:21 am »
I don't get the "chopped off" look. The rest of the bike looks good to me.

Good video.
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2016, 02:17:50 pm »
Quote from: Flyer on December 13, 2016, 05:38:38 pm

Yup!
Ugly and impractical.
Now, who doesn't want one?


 I don't! After some first-hand experience with KTM "quality", "warranty" and working on the damn thing...I am eagerly awaiting the T7 Yamaha. Love the power of the KTM hot rods, but couldn't live with one. But I bet this will be awesome offroad .
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2016, 10:47:06 am »
I certainly don't want one.  Thumbsdown
My son has one, I've ridden it.  Lots of power, decent handling, horrible seating, and definitely Butt ugly.
I just don't understand the whole rear end up in the air thing that has become popular with motorcycle design of late.
I don't want my passenger, OR baggage sliding into my backside, while I am sliding into the gas tank.  Ouch...
I prefer smooth lines, to Transformer robot looks
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2016, 12:42:52 pm »
Quote from: buelligan on December 16, 2016, 10:47:06 am

I certainly don't want one.  Thumbsdown
My son has one, I've ridden it.  Lots of power, decent handling, horrible seating, and definitely Butt ugly.
I just don't understand the whole rear end up in the air thing that has become popular with motorcycle design of late.
I don't want my passenger, OR baggage sliding into my backside, while I am sliding into the gas tank.  Ouch...
I prefer smooth lines, to Transformer robot looks


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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2016, 01:00:55 pm »
I love the Kiska styling on the KTMs, myself. Stupidduke was amazjng fun to ride. I want.


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« Reply #15 on: December 26, 2016, 08:27:56 am »
Quote from: expatbrit on December 16, 2016, 01:00:55 pm

I love the Kiska styling on the KTMs, myself. Stupidduke was amazjng fun to ride. I want.


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I'm sure I'd like to ride it

But would not buy one

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