The Only 2026 KTM Duke Worth Buying (The Other 4 Will Cost You)

Should you buy a 2026 KTM Duke? Retired mechanic Wade Stahl breaks down the entire US lineup — the 250, 390, 990 Duke R, and the 190-horsepower 1390 Super Duke R EVO — and counts down which ones cost you the most and which one is actually worth your money. The catch nobody at the dealership mentions: KTM's Austrian parent filed for insolvency in late 2024, wrote off most of its debt, and was bought out by India's Bajaj in 2025. So buying any new Duke means betting on a brand one year out of bankruptcy — with a parts counter and dealer network still in flux. Wade covers what each Duke really costs, how hard they depreciate, the pay-to-unlock electronics on the 990, the known 790/890 camshaft problem on 2018–2020 used bikes, and why the cheapest model in the range — the 390 Duke — is the only one he'd spend his own money on. Best for riders weighing a used vs. new KTM, worried about resale, repair bills, or whether the brand will still be standing in five years. ⚠️ Not financial advice. Prices are US MSRP and move with dealer discounting — confirm current figures before buying. #KTM #KTMDuke #390Duke #990Duke #SuperDuke #MotorcycleBuyingGuide #UsedMotorcycles #KTMBankruptcy #Bajaj #MotorcycleReviews