2022 KTM 890 Duke R Makes World Debut, Powerful Middleweight Roadster For Everyone!

Middleweight roadsters are practical but most importantly, they are powerful as well. Today, KTM has revealed the 2022 890 Duke R which we can expect it to arrive in India. For now, it has received cosmetic updates in the form of a new shade. According to the brand, this new shade has been derived from the RC16 GP racing bike.

Want to learn more about this updated motorcycle? Let’s check out all the details related to it down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• KTM has revealed the 2022 890 Duke R for the global market.
• Comes powered by a potent 121HP, 889cc twin-cylinder engine.
• Will be featuring a new Atlantic Blue shade from the RC16 GP.

2022 KTM 890 Duke

What’s new?

Remember the RC16 GP racing machine? The Atlantic Blue shade is derived from that legendary sports bike. Just like a typical KTM bike, it is available with orange panels and similarly coloured alloy wheels as standard.

In terms of features, it is loaded with an all-LED lighting setup, cornering ABS, Akrapovic exhaust system, lean angle sensor, traction control and multiple ride modes including Rain, Street and Sport.

Hardware

KTM claims that the all-new 890 Duke R weighs around 166kgs (dry). To make it more performance-oriented, the Austrian bike manufacturer has decided to offer an adjustable WP Apex suspension setup that improves the overall rideability.

For enough stopping power, it comes equipped with a 320mm front disc. At the back, a 240mm disc does its job quite well. Another interesting bit about the updated bike is that it is available with a 14-litre fuel tank.

Engine & Powertrain

From the beginning, KTM has deployed a powerful 889cc twin-cylinder engine on this bike. Interestingly, according to the spec sheet, the overall output produced from this power unit is rated at 121 horsepower and 99Nm while being paired to a 6-speed gearbox.

Usually, powerful bikes are equipped with an anti-hopping clutch. Thankfully, even 890 Duke R is also available with a similar feature.

Alternatives

Globally, KTM 890 Duke R compares with other middleweight roadsters such as Triumph Street Triple RS and Yamaha MT-09 SP. Want to learn more about this segment? Let’s check out the all-new Street Triple RS down below.

Triumph Street Triple RS

Triumph recently updated Street Triple RS with a powerful engine and lots of practical features. Interestingly, it gets a potent 765cc three-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that pushes out a massive 123PS and 79Nm of peak torque while being paired 6-speed manual gearbox.

Feature-wise, Street Triple RS is loaded with all-LED lighting, dual-channel ABS, traction control, disc brakes, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tyres and Bluetooth connectivity to name a few. For more details related to this powerful middleweight roadster, click here.

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