KTM Philippines launches new Duke 790

MANILA: If a bike is being referred to as “The Scalpel”, you know there is something different about it! Whether it is subtle or overtly said, a metaphor being used for a motorcycle is a huge deal which is exactly what enthusiasts were feeling after the KTM Duke 790 was unveiled in the Philippines.

KTM Philippines launched the all-new KTM Duke 790 at the inauguration show of the KTM Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija. The new dealership is controlled by the industry giant, Wheeltek Motor Sales Corp, who opened for the public in June last year. Wheeltek has high hopes that this model will gain immense popularity in the nation. This inauguration has marked the 24th dealership from the initial plan of the 36 that are supposed to be launched before the ending of this year.

The announcement of the launch of the Duke 790 for the public in the Philippines added to the surprise treats at the event! It is speculated to be priced at Php 790,000 or Php 1,000/cc of displacement and is ready to push the sales of the brand, Duke that has some of the best motorcycles in the market today. Duke will always be remembered for the Duke 390, a top-rated motorcycle and possibly the sole expressway-legal bike at its price point with European roots.

The 790 looks like it is set to blaze the streets in the Philippines, and just by one glance at this piece of perfection, one knows that the riding experience is going to be extraordinary! It has many updates including a bigger engine, sharp lines and an aggressive stance such that it actually feels like a “Scalpel”! To keep it short, riding the KTM Duke 790 means getting attention on the road like never before.

The Duke is powered by a 799cc parallel-twin engine which gives out an amazing 105 hp and 87 Nm of torque. This motorcycle can take on rivals that are a class above it, and surgically take them out with an impressive weight of just 169kg. Since it is packed with the best of KTM’s current technology and rider aids, it stands ahead of its rivals.

The public in the Philippines cannot possibly wait to ride the 790, and figure out how this revolutionary engine can add to the dynamic charisma of an amazing two-wheeled platform.