KTM’s Iconic Scalpel Receives Modern Updates for the Global Market

The KTM 790 Duke, affectionately dubbed the “Scalpel,” has been unveiled for 2025 in international markets with several noteworthy updates to stay competitive in the midweight naked motorcycle segment.

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Sharper Design and Advanced Features

The 2025 790 Duke sports a new, 5-inch TFT display with crisp resolution, enhancing the bike’s user interface. This display comes with Bluetooth connectivity and a USB-C charging port, ensuring modern-day functionality for riders. A sharper headlight cowl adds to its aggressive aesthetic, and the bike is now available in striking new colors—All Black and Black Orange.

Electronics and Ride Modes

The updated 790 Duke boasts an impressive suite of electronic aids, including five ride modes—Rain, Street, Sport, Track, and Performance. It also features lean-sensitive traction control, ABS, and a bi-directional quickshifter, making it a rider-friendly yet performance-oriented machine.

Interestingly, KTM has introduced a “Demo mode,” which keeps all ride modes unlocked for the first 1,500km. Post that, riders will need to pay to access the high-performance modes, a unique but debated feature.

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Performance and Power

The 790 Duke retains its signature 799cc, parallel-twin engine that produces 105bhp and 87Nm, offering thrilling performance and agility on the road.

Indian Market Prospects

With the recent launch of the 890 Duke R in India, KTM has yet to confirm if the 2025 790 Duke will join the lineup here. Enthusiasts eagerly await an official announcement.