// Generation · 2018 — 2020

FIRST GENERATION — EURO 4

KTM's first parallel twin: 799cc, 105hp, standard 6-axis IMU and cornering ABS — a technical revolution in the middleweight naked segment, let down by first-production quality issues.

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Buyer score / 100
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Vintages
6
Changes
4
Overhauls
0
Updates
2
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ENGINE
1 change
2018
Launch: LC8c 799cc parallel twin, 105hp at 9,000 rpm (ROW) / 95hp L version Europe, 87 Nm, 285° crankshaft, Dell'Orto 42mm injection, 6-speed gearbox, chain drive
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FRAME
1 change
2018
Chromoly trellis frame, aluminium swingarm, WP APEX 43mm inverted fork (140mm), WP rear shock (preload adjustable, 150mm), 300mm front / 240mm rear brakes, Bosch 9.1 MP ABS, 169kg dry — lightest in segment
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ELECTRONICS
1 change
2018
First middleweight naked with standard 6-axis IMU: cornering ABS, cornering MTC, anti-wheelie, launch control, MSR, 4 modes (Rain/Street/Sport/Track), ride-by-wire, bidirectional Quickshifter+, PASC slipper clutch, 5" colour TFT, KTM MyRide Bluetooth
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AESTHETICS
3 changes
2018
Radical twin-headlight design, full LED, 14 L tank, 825mm seat height (805mm option), KTM Orange or Black liveries. Price €9,690
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2019
US launch as 2019 model year. New colours — mechanics and electronics unchanged
Minor
2020
Final gen 1 year — colours carried over. European production ends in 2021 (890 Duke takes over)
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