2023 KTM 790 Duke

The 2023 KTM 790 Duke slots into the middle of KTM's naked bike range, a step up from the smaller singles but a notch below the 890 that eventually replaced it in most markets. This is a middleweight streetfighter built for tight, technical roads rather than long highway slogs — the parallel-twin engine pulls hard through the midrange and the chassis rewards a rider who likes to flick the bike between corners rather than hold a steady line. Ergonomics lean aggressive but not punishing, making it a bike you can commute on all week and still take to a canyon road on Sunday without feeling shortchanged. The 2023 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2022 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Expect interest from riders moving up from smaller displacement bikes or downsizing from liter-class nakeds who want the aggressive character without the insurance bill or the intimidation factor. Collector interest remains low, so this is a buy-to-ride proposition rather than a garage investment.