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Riding the 2027 KTM 790 Duke — A Middleweight Naked Staple Makes Its Return

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— 2027 KTM 790 DUKE REVIEW – FIRST RIDE

Riding the 2027 KTM 790 Duke — A Middleweight Naked Staple Makes Its Return

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KTM's middleweight naked bike, the 790 Duke, is returning as a 2027 model, and an overseas outlet has published a first-ride report. The model, once popular for its lively parallel-twin engine and sharp design, is back in the lineup. While reportedly not a major overhaul, the return of this staple has been welcomed.

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Shinji Hanoura

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The 790 Duke's return genuinely makes me happy. A light chassis paired with a lively parallel twin — that combination is one of the ideal formulas for the middleweight class. Even without a major overhaul, refining an already-complete character and bringing it back is the right call. As someone who knows the old 790, I want to check exactly what got refined, down to the details.