If I were to ask you what the most revolutionary model in KTM's roster in the last few years was, chances are a lot of you would answer the 790 Duke. Indeed, when this bike first hit the global market in 2018, it raised the bar in accessible performance in KTM's roster. It filled the gaping hole in between the thumper-powered 690 and the fire-breathing 1290 Super Duke R, and undeniably lured plenty of riders into Team Orange.
The 790 Duke paved the way for a whole roster of LC8C-powered machines including the 790 Adventure and Adventure R, as well as the RC 8C track-only sportbike. In 2021, it seemed as though we were destined to say goodbye to the 790 Duke, as the 890 Duke and 890 Duke R firmly took its place in the global market. Interestingly, however, the 790 Duke was brought back from the dead in 2022, and now serves as Team Orange's entry-level offering into its big bike segment.
