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KTM Japan has announced the domestic launch of the new 2027 model-year 790 Duke. Nicknamed "the Scalpel" for its sharp handling since debuting in 2018, the midsize naked bike has evolved with a newly designed chassis and WP brakes built around a "rider first" concept.
Looking at the spec sheet, the combination of the newly designed body and WP brakes is fantastic. The 790 DUKE lives up to its 'The Scalpel' nickname with sharp handling as its calling card, but this time they've also packed in ease of use under a 'Rider First' philosophy. I can't wait to line up the detailed specs against the previous model and see exactly what's changed!
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In the same class you've got the MT-09 or Z900, but KTM's edge is a different kind of sharp.
The 790 kind of got swallowed up by the 890 and almost disappeared before, are they bringing it back?
Won't this cannibalize the 890 Duke R? The lineup positioning is confusing.
WP brakes as standard, huh. The old model's brakes were a weak point so this is good news.
I always think of WP as a suspension brand, didn't know they made brakes too.
'Rider-first' is such a vague concept, show me what it actually means in practice.
Glad the Scalpel-like 790 is back, I loved that razor-sharp handling.
A mid-size naked is just right as a companion for day-trip touring.
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