KTM 750 Range to Debut Soon [Archive]

KevinD

16th May 2021, 12:15

Made in China for a global market, KTM’s new 750 will plug a midrange hole.

I wonder if these will come to NZ ? If the pricing were keen it'd sell OK I think.

https://www.cycleworld.com/resizer/3khRYdGCJZvgBkQDBSONSCWxEqc=/1440x0/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/octane/SCBFAROVBVE2HM2DVXQZGPN5FM.jpg

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/ktm-750-range-to-debut-soon/

MD

16th May 2021, 18:45

KTM is running the risk of having too many offerings. Supposedly a 500cc twin bike range is due out soon (using the 490 name) then they have the sister company Husqvarna, who have been regurgitating the 695cc single in the Svartpilen range, which is now morphing into a 790 twin.

I guess if they can interchange common parts like motors and frames then the cost is not that much more, just cosmetic touches to differentiate the models.

Navy Boy

16th May 2021, 19:24

KTM is running the risk of having too many offerings. Supposedly a 500cc twin bike range is due out soon (using the 490 name) then they have the sister company Husqvarna, who have been regurgitating the 695cc single in the Svartpilen range, which is now morphing into a 790 twin.

I guess if they can interchange common parts like motors and frames then the cost is not that much more, just cosmetic touches to differentiate the models.

I agree. I still don't like the looks - That's a personal thing but a 750 twin. Really? Why? Is the 390/890 not enough?:(

release_the_bees

16th May 2021, 19:27

I'm quite keen on the RC490 and Duke 490 range if the rumours are correct and they make around 60 hp. Once they've proven their reliability of course. By all accounts, the 390 range had all sorts of issues in the beginning.

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F5 Dave

16th May 2021, 19:40

About time they mounted their 300 TPI 2 stroke on a V-Twin platform.

Gremlin

16th May 2021, 21:28

I really wish they'd stop chopping and changing. The 1190-1050-1090 changes all occurred in a few years. Then the 790-890 within years, now back to a 750.

caspernz

17th May 2021, 05:11

I really wish they'd stop chopping and changing. The 1190-1050-1090 changes all occurred in a few years. Then the 790-890 within years, now back to a 750.

Watching all these changes...will stick to my Busa and FJR for now :innocent:

MD

17th May 2021, 16:41

I really wish they'd stop chopping and changing. The 1190-1050-1090 changes all occurred in a few years. Then the 790-890 within years, now back to a 750.

Agreed. It's a slap in the face to new buyers who pay for the latest model only to find it's become yesterday's old news.

Gremlin

17th May 2021, 19:44

Watching all these changes...will stick to my Busa and FJR for now :innocent:
Did they ever change? :innocent:

caspernz

17th May 2021, 20:21

Did they ever change? :innocent:

Both have merely evolved.

Gonna have a look at the Gen3 Busa at Boyds on Wednesday :eek:

Gremlin

24th July 2021, 21:26

Agreed. It's a slap in the face to new buyers who pay for the latest model only to find it's become yesterday's old news.
They've gone full retard circle, back to 990 in 2022 apparently. :facepalm:
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/ktm-990-duke/

Jeff Sichoe

27th July 2021, 09:47

Agreed. It's a slap in the face to new buyers who pay for the latest model only to find it's become yesterday's old news.

I mean, progress is progress right? Or they could just be still selling the 990 but with 'bold new graphics' I guess.

FlangMasterJ

29th July 2021, 12:09

Supposedly a 500cc twin bike range is due out soon (using the 490 name)

A 500cc parallel twin in a 690SMCR chassis........ :drool:

release_the_bees

30th July 2021, 10:07

I've got my eye on the RC490 news. The rumours are around 170kg wet and 60hp, which is bang in the middle of the sweet spot for a road going bike for me - low enough power that you can use all of the engine on the street, but powerful enough to not feel like it's lacking.

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Jeff Sichoe

30th July 2021, 11:18

Also looks like a new LC8c 990 is on the horizon

F5 Dave

30th July 2021, 20:35

I've got my eye on the RC490 news. The rumours are around 170kg wet and 60hp, which is bang in the middle of the sweet spot for a road going bike for me - low enough power that you can use all of the engine on the street, but powerful enough to not feel like it's lacking.

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Jezzuz that's heavy. My 496 is circa 140kg with full tank and road gear. Plus 100hp.
4 strokes are farm implements.