The KTM 790 Duke was launched in 2018. It uses a 799cc parallel twin, KTM's first parallel twin for the road, in a light chassis with sharp handling, earning it the nickname 'The Scalpel'.
It has a full electronics package with cornering ABS, traction control and a quickshifter. It was replaced by the 890 Duke in 2021, but KTM revived the 790 Duke in 2023 as a more affordable model. Rivals include the Yamaha MT-07, Triumph Trident 660 and Kawasaki Z900.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | ![]() |
799 cc | 93.9 hp | 169 kg | 825 mm | 42 |
| 2026 | ![]() |
799 cc | 95 hp | 174 kg | 825 mm | 42 |
| 2025 | ![]() |
799 cc | 105 hp | 174 kg | 825 mm | 53 |
| 2024 | ![]() |
799 cc | 105 hp | 174 kg | 825 mm | 52 |
| 2023 | ![]() |
799 cc | 103.3 hp | 174 kg | 825 mm | 52 |
| 2022 | ![]() |
799 cc | 105 hp | 169 kg | 825 mm | 44 |
| 2021 | ![]() |
799 cc | 105 hp | 169 kg | 825 mm | 44 |
| 2020 | ![]() |
799 cc | 103.3 hp | 169 kg | 825 mm | 51 |
| 2019 | ![]() |
799 cc | 103.3 hp | 169 kg | 825 mm | 50 |
| 2018 | ![]() |
790 cc | 105 hp | 169 kg | 825 mm | 37 |