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KTM’s 2026 Duke Updates: 790 Duke Cleared in China, 200 Duke Reaches Indian Showrooms

KTM signals a move to in-house WP hardware with styling that aligns the range to simplify sourcing.

Overview

  • Chinese type-approval confirms the 2026 790 Duke’s new central LED headlight with DRLs and WP brake calipers, with the 799cc twin carried over.
  • Autocar reports the refreshed 790 Duke will be built in China via the KTMCFMoto joint venture, with market rollouts yet to be announced.
  • Recent spy photos show a near-production 790 Duke on test with a data logger aboard, indicating late-stage validation.
  • The 2026 200 Duke is already in Indian showrooms at Rs 1.94 lakh ex-showroom, reflecting a small price increase over the outgoing model.
  • Updates on the 200 Duke include a larger 320mm front disc, lighter five-spoke wheels, USB-C charging, revised pillion hardware and an Atlantic Blue colour, while it also adopts 37mm forks and a 140-section rear tyre with no engine changes.