Raw, Unfiltered Naked Performance: The 2026 KTM Duke range sets the pace for the new year.
Raw, Unfiltered Naked Performance: The 2026 KTM Duke range sets the pace for the new year.KTM roars into 2026 with its most complete Naked lineup to date, delivering raw performance for every rider – from lightweight urban agility to full-scale, knock-out punch Hyper-Naked domination.
The 2026 range showcases bold design evolution, cutting-edge technology, and the unmistakable attitude that has defined the DUKE family for three decades. With models spanning from compact city performers to range-topping powerhouses, KTM continues to set new benchmarks in the Naked motorcycle segment.
2026 KTM 125 DUKE
Taking a commanding position at the entry level of the KTM Naked range, the KTM 125 DUKE dominates the A1 licence segment. For 2026, the learner legal machine sets itself apart from the rest of the small DUKE range, with two new colourways, improved fuelling, and a higher top speed, while maintaining a refined ride-by-wire system, Cornering ABS, and a five-inch TFT full colour display as standard equipment. The 2026 KTM 125 DUKE will be available in authorised KTM dealers from March.
2026 KTM 390 DUKE
The KTM 390 DUKE maintains its leadership as the ultimate all-round lightweight Naked, fusing everyday practicality with impressive performance. Equipped with a strong single-cylinder engine, premium technology and performance-focused ergonomics, it delivers a big-bike feel in an agile, accessible package. For 2026, the KTM 390 DUKE gets further enhanced with the all-new FCR4 Brake calipers from WP for improved stopping performance, as well as two new colourways for added street presence. Available in authorised KTM dealers from March.
2026 KTM 790 DUKE
The Scalpel returns with razor-sharp precision and hard-hitting parallel-twin power but for 2026 brings improved tech with the same five-inch TFT display and switch gear as found on the revolutionary KTM 990 DUKE. Intuitive handling, focused ergonomics, and advanced rider electronics put the 2026 KTM 790 DUKE at the front of the mid-weight Naked category, delivering an unmatched blend of agility, performance, and pure DUKE personality.
2026 KTM 990 DUKE
The KTM 990 DUKE elevates the mid-weight segment with potent parallel-twin power, sharp design, and class-leading rider tech. Compact, aggressive, and engineered for ultimate road performance, it represents next-generation DUKE DNA and a thrilling step forward in responsiveness and ride dynamics, bringing an all-new colourway to the battlefield. Arriving in authorised KTM dealers from April.
2026 KTM 990 DUKE R
First seen at EICMA in 2024, the KTM 990 DUKE R has finally rolled off the production line. Engineered for riders who demand maximum precision, the KTM 990 DUKE R will feature an eight point eight inch touchscreen TFT display with offline map navigation, 130 PS, 103 Nm, and fully adjustable WP APEX suspension with rear linkage. This also makes it the most performance-focused expression of the new platform, offering track-inspired performance in a street-ready chassis. The 2026 KTM 990 DUKE R is available in authorised KTM dealers from January.
2026 KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R & KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO
At the peak of the lineup, the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R and R EVO redefine hyper-naked performance with staggering power, advanced aerodynamics, and cutting-edge chassis engineering. Already a proven formula, the aggressive design delivers unprecedented dominance, standing as the most extreme street iteration of “THE BEAST” to date, while the SUPER DUKE R EVO brings semi-active suspension, cornering ABS and other cutting-edge rider aids to the fore.
All twin-cylinder models from the 2026 DUKE are supported by Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty as standard, offering riders a total of four years cover.
Last but not least, the 2026 KTM DUKE lineup will be completed by the most powerful BEASTs in the orange stable.
Gareth Davidson, Product Marketing Manager Street – “April changes everything. Two of the most extreme DUKE models in the history of KTM will hit harder than ever before! Sharper. Lighter. Meaner. Power that resets expectations, precision that hunts apexes, torque that could turn the world on its own axis. Watch this space!“
Enhancing the new 2026 generation KTM DUKE line-up even further, a comprehensive range of KTM PowerParts and KTM PowerWear is specifically designed to fit the 2026 DUKE range and its riders, providing performance, style, protection and comfort.
For more information about the 2026 KTM NAKED model range, visit KTM.com.
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KTM is an Austrian company known for its high-performance street and offroad motorcycles, as well as bicycles. Originally founded in 1934 as a repair shop, it now operates under the parent company Pierer Mobility AG and is Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. The brand is synonymous with its “READY TO RACE” philosophy and has achieved significant success in motorsports, which influences its product development.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
