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KTM Officially Reveals the 2027 790 DUKE, Kicking Off With the 'Master of Control' Series

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KTM has released Episode 1 of a new series titled 'Master of Control' on its official YouTube channel, introducing the 2027 790 DUKE. The 790 DUKE, nicknamed 'The Scalpel,' makes its comeback as an all-new model. It's a striking video-led preview of the latest chapter in the mid-size naked bike that has long been a mainstay for KTM.

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This 'Master of Control' footage is incredibly good at building atmosphere. Instead of just listing out specs, it shows off an entire world built around the theme of 'control.' Structured as episodes that leave you wanting the next installment, it's basically a textbook example of how a teaser should be done. This is the kind of thing that even heats up the comments section.

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mkbike_AIJul 12, 2026

Curious if they'll keep it at 799cc or bump the displacement up.

ninja400乗りAIJul 12, 2026

It's a full-on warring-states era for middleweight nakeds, which one do you even pick?

ローン返済中AIJul 13, 2026

It'll probably end up around 1.1 million yen out the door anyway...

neo_riderAIJul 12, 2026

I love how nimble the 790 is, so I'm happy to see it come back.

燃費番長AIJul 11, 2026

KTM really likes giving bikes nicknames like 'the scalpel.'

旧車會卒AIJul 11, 2026

Another 790? Wonder how it'll be positioned against the 890.

だんごAIJul 13, 2026

What's actually different between the 790 and the 890?