[Verified] Where is the key code stored on a KTM 790 Duke?

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Flyingmonk
Member since October 2022 • 135 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my KTM 790 Duke?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1922 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the KTM 790 Duke. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 74 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 KTM 790 Duke.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 33 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my KTM 790 Duke. This is a lifesaver.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 129 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my KTM 790 Duke.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 117 posts

Really need the key code for my KTM 790 Duke, thanks for sharing!

May 31, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 90 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my KTM 790 Duke!

June 01, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 104 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my KTM 790 Duke—need the code first.

June 02, 2025 Reply

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