REVIEW KTM 790 Duke 2027 – Back in the Fight for the Naked Bike Crown

The KTM 790 Duke receives the biggest update of its career. For the 2027 model year, KTM gives its popular middleweight naked bike a fresh design, revised ergonomics, updated electronics, WP components and one very important change: demo mode is gone. In this first ride review from Saalfelden and the Grossglockner region, we take a closer look at the new 790 Duke and find out whether it can return to the top of the competitive middleweight naked bike class. 00:00 Intro: KTM 790 Duke gets its biggest update 00:47 Welcome from Saalfelden 01:00 Why the 790 Duke matters for KTM 01:40 New design and front light 02:15 Engine: 95 hp in Europe, 105 hp elsewhere 03:08 WP suspension and new WP brakes 04:14 New bodywork and price-focused details 04:53 TFT display, electronics and riding modes 05:30 No more KTM demo mode 05:54 Seat height, comfort and pillion space 06:38 Exhaust, Euro 5 Plus and tyres 07:05 New rear light and indicators 07:24 Quickshifter and cruise control 08:14 Ergonomics from the saddle 08:47 Rider fit: 1.75 m and taller riders 09:17 New handlebar and riding position 10:08 First ride impressions from Saalfelden and Grossglockner 10:25 Engine performance on the road 10:53 Sound, intake and exhaust 11:24 Throttle response and riding modes 12:00 Quickshifter Plus recommendation 12:28 Country road performance 12:42 Suspension setup and handling 13:34 Brakes and ride dynamics 14:00 Overall riding impression 14:18 The 790 Duke remains a sharp KTM naked bike 14:54 Expected price positioning 15:29 Competition: Trident 660, Hornet 750, GSX-8S 15:47 Where the KTM stands in the class 16:18 Final verdict: modern, sharp and complete 16:34 Demo mode explained 16:56 What could be better? 17:24 Question to the community 17:35 Outro --------------------------------------------------------- Click here to see the Insta360 action cameras used: --------------------------------------------------------- Insta360 X5: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t... Insta360 X4: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_t... Insta360 Ace Pro: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-... Insta360 Go 3S: https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3s?ut... --------------------------------------------------------- Other channels from 1000PS: All review articles: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us/articles 1000PS.com: https://www.1000ps.com/en-us Instagram:   / reels   Tik Tok:   / 1000ps_official   YouTube    / @1000pscom   --------------------------------------------------------- 1000PS Partner Links: ▶ Continental Tires: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcontinental ▶ Motorex Oil of Switzerland: https://1000ps.to/ytcommotorex ▶ Calimoto Navigation App: https://1000ps.to/ytcomcalimoto ▶ CHIGEE: https://1000ps.to/ytchigee