Is this the best way to cool off after a long ride?
Hands up who wants to dismount their motorcycle after a hot summers day ride like this KTM 790 Duke rider?
If this were an Olympic diving competition Instagram star rokbagoros wouldn’t be getting many points. Although with a heatwave currently sweeping across the UK, this looks like a fantastic way to cool off after a long ride - even though it’s a little risky.
After a botched first attempt, rokagoros nails the second - slowly rotating his body into a refreshing watery paradise.
And fortunately, the KTM 790 Duke stays nice and dry on the dock. Awesome stuff, although probably best not to try this at home...
Instead, why not check out Visordown’s top tips on how to stay cool this summer?
- 6 WAYS TO KEEP COOL WHEN RIDING YOUR MOTORBIKE THIS SUMMER
- 6 BEST PRODUCTS TO KEEP YOU COOL WHILST RIDING YOUR MOTORCYCLE
FULL REVIEW of the KTM 790 Duke (2019)
790 Duke Technical details (2019)
Engine
Displacement
799 cm³
Power in hp
103 hp
Power in KW
77 kW
Torque
87 Nm
Design
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Bore
88 mm
Stroke
65.7 mm
Starter
Electric starter
Lubrication
Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Transmission
6-speed
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Clutch
PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
EMS
Bosch EMS with RBW
CO2 emissions
102.9 g/km
Fuel consumption
4.4 l/100 km
Chassis
Frame design
Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder-coated
Front suspension
WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension
WP shock absorber with preload adjuster
Suspension travel (front)
140 mm
Suspension travel (rear)
150 mm
Front brake
Four-piston radial fixed calliper
Rear brake
Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Front brake disc diameter
300 mm
Rear brake disc diameter
240 mm
ABS
Bosch 9MP two-channel ABS (incl. Supermoto mode, dis-engageable)
Chain
520 X-Ring
Steering head angle
66 °
Ground clearance
186 mm
Seat height
825 mm
Tank capacity (approx.)
14 l
dry weight
169 kg
