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KTM's 790 Duke, nicknamed 'The Scalpel,' returns for 2027 with a revamped chassis, electronics, styling, and ergonomics. The original 790 Duke debuted in 2017 but was replaced by the 890 Duke in 2021. Now the sharp-edged middleweight naked is set to make its comeback.
The 790 got replaced by the 890, and now it's coming back as a 790 again — I just can't help but follow this twisty lineage. They say the chassis and electronics are both all-new, so I want to see exactly what's changed compared to the old 790 and 890. Checking the specs against expectations is exciting enough to get my heart racing.
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A light middleweight is great for both mountain roads and touring, looking forward to it.
In the middleweight naked class, Triumph's Trident is a strong contender too.
Is there any point bringing back the 790 when the 890 exists? They should clean up the lineup.
Isn't the plan to price below the 890 to widen the base? It's about carving out separate niches.
They replaced it with the 890 and now they're bringing back the 790? That's confusing.
If the chassis and electronics are both all-new, it's practically a different bike, feels like just the 790 name coming back.
The 790 Duke's back! Love its 'The Scalpel' nickname.
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