The 2027 KTM 790 Duke has been unveiled globally.
By Deepanshi | Published Jun 23,2026
It’s design is now similar to the larger Dukes - with a new headlight, and sharper fuel tank extensions
The taillight is now integrated into the rear indicators
It still has the high, upswept exhaust, but it’s now redesigned.
The Scalpel retains the 799cc parallel-twin engine, making 105PS and 87Nm.
It gets a 5-inch TFT console with Bluetooth connectivity, dual-channel ABS, switchable traction control, wheelie control, and launch control.
It has four ride modes: Rain, Street, Sport, and Track.
The rider ergonomics have been improved with the new wider handlebar and slightly higher footpegs.
The bike is built on the same chassis, but it gets a revised subframe and swingarm.
Suspension duties are handled by a fully adjustable WP Apex inverted fork and monoshock with 150mm wheel travel and 170mm wheel travel, respectively.
It gets a 300mm front twin-disc setup with a 4-piston caliper and 240mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper.
The bike rolls on Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 tyres with 17-inch wheels at both ends.
The 2027 version weighs 185kg (kerb) which makes it 2kg lighter than the previous model.
2027 KTM 790 Duke Unveiled Overseas