THE Duke is the foundation of KTM’s road range. It’s the bike that took the Austrian manufacturer from the dirt to the road, laid the groundwork for its range of road bikes and is a shining example of KTM’s commitment to single-cylinder engines.
I am part of a small percentage of bikers that likes four stroke singles. I like the way you can lay the power down hard and early in a corner with superb feel for what the back tyre is doing. Or more importantly, about to do. I like the direct involvement between every power stroke and the throttle cable. I like the noise they make.