meadeam
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I've always been intrigued by the performance but never liked the styling queues of the KTM naked bikes. For the last couple years I've been pondering my next bike, and since I've decided to keep the FZ6 for the rest of its life, whatever I get will be an addition rather than a replacement. I thought it would be cool to add a punchy twin to contrast with the inline 4 screamer. The obvious choice is the MT07, but in a new bike I am also considering stepping into the world of sophisticated electronics. The KTM has everything but active suspension. Then again, I could save the tech for my next, next bike and get an MT07. I am sure it would be great fun.
The early 790 had issues with leaking oil and coolant, and I'm not sure but I think they blew head gaskets like the 390 did. At 13:1 and getting close to middleweight 4 cylinder peak horsepower numbers, it's no surprise they had some reliability issues. I think the issues are fewer with the newer bikes. Definitely keeping an eye on them and will try to ride one when the weather warms up.
The early 790 had issues with leaking oil and coolant, and I'm not sure but I think they blew head gaskets like the 390 did. At 13:1 and getting close to middleweight 4 cylinder peak horsepower numbers, it's no surprise they had some reliability issues. I think the issues are fewer with the newer bikes. Definitely keeping an eye on them and will try to ride one when the weather warms up.