95 hp / 69.9 kW
Power
87 Nm
Torque
185 kg
Weight
799 ccm
Displacement
€ 8,699
Price (DE)
The 2027 KTM 790 Duke is the comprehensively updated middleweight "Scalpel": new styling derived from the 990/1390 Duke, around 2 kg lighter, with adjustable WP APEX suspension, a new WP brake system and a 5-inch TFT display. Offered in Europe as a 95 hp, A2-restrictable variant from summer 2026 at an unchanged entry price.
Model Details
| Lifecycle | updated |
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Model Info
| Vehicle Type | street |
| Target Audience | Sporty naked-bike riders, newcomers and upgraders, A2 license riders |
Engine & Performance
| Engine Type | Inline-twin (LC8c), liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl. |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 799 ccm |
| Bore x Stroke | 88,0 x 65,7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12,7:1 |
| Power | 95 hp |
| Power (kW) | 69.9 kW |
| Power at RPM | 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 87 Nm |
| Torque at RPM | 8,000 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection, Bosch |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5+ |
Drivetrain
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Clutch | PASC anti-hopping clutch (slipper) |
Performance
| Power-to-Weight | 0.5 hp/kg |
| CO\u2082 Emissions | 108 g/km |
Chassis & Suspension
| Frame Type | Tubular steel trellis frame, new subframe |
| Front Fork | WP APEX USD fork, open cartridge |
| Fork Brand | WP APEX |
| Fork Diameter | 43 mm |
| Front Travel | 140 mm |
| Front Suspension Adj. | Compression and rebound adjustable |
| Rear Shock | WP APEX monoshock |
| Shock Brand | WP APEX |
| Rear Travel | 170 mm |
| Rear Suspension Adj. | Preload and rebound adjustable |
Brakes
| Front Disc Count | 2 |
| Front Disc Size | 300 mm |
| Front Caliper | 4-Kolben radial (WP) |
| Rear Disc Size | 240 mm |
| ABS | Yes |
| ABS Type | Cornering ABS (lean-angle sensitive) |
| IMU | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,475 mm |
| Rake | 66 ° |
| Trail | 98 mm |
| Wet Weight | 185 kg |
| Dry Weight | 167 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 L |
| Ground Clearance | 186 mm |
Tires & Wheels
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
Electronics & Rider Aids
| Riding Modes | Yes |
| Mode Count | 3 |
| Mode Names | Street, Sport, Rain |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| TC IMU-based | Yes |
| TC Deactivatable | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Quickshifter | Option |
| QS Direction | Up & Down |
Display & Connectivity
| Display | TFT |
| Display Size | 5 " |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
Lighting
| Headlight | LED |
| DRL | Yes |
Price & Availability
| Price Germany | 8,699 € |
| Price per HP | 92 €/hp |
| Market Launch | July 2026 |
| Colors | Orange, Black |
| A2 Compatible | Yes |
| A2 Power | 35 kW |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Agile, lightweight handling, new adjustable WP APEX suspension, well-modulated WP brakes, improved ergonomics, new 5-inch TFT display, A2-restrictable, unchanged entry price
Weaknesses
- In Europe only offered as the restricted 95 hp version (open 105 hp variant not available), quickshifter still costs extra, many features only via paid packages
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