Updating the 790 Duke for 2020’s Euro5 regulations, the new KTM 890 Duke R makes more power and torque from its parallel twin motor, has ‘racier’ ergonomics, better brakes and fully-adjustable WP suspension…
Making a very strong 119bhp (89kW) @ 9,250 and 73lb-ft (99Nm) @ 7,750rpm, the new 890 Duke R gains 16bhp 250rpm later in the rev range and 9lb-ft 250rpm EARLIER in the revs than the 790 Duke.
Compression is increased in the 890cc motor from the 12.7:1 of the 790 to 13.5:1. The 46mm DKK Dell-Orto throttle body remains, and the motor still has four valves per cylinder. Equally, the gear ratios remain unchanged from the 790 Duke, and the slip/assist clutch is still used.
How else is the new KTM 890 Duke R different to the 790 Duke?
The KTM 890 Duke R has now got radially-mounted Brembo Stylema four-pot calipers biting a pair of 320mm discs up front, with the addition of cornering ABS and cornering traction control, thanks to the Bosch 9.1 MP IMU-equipped braking controller. The rear caliper loses a piston to become a single pot, still working on a 240mm disc.
Dry weight is down by 3kg to 166kg dry, so with the unchanged tank capacity of 14 litres, we expect the new KTM 890 Duke R to weigh around 185-190kg with a full tank and ready to ride.
Other tweaks compared to the 790 Duke include a steering head angle that drops from 66° to 65.7°, an increase in trail from 98mm to 99.7mm, an increase in wheelbase from 1,475mm to 1,482mm and a taller seat – now 834mm, up from 825mm. Being an R model, ground clearance is also 206mm, up from 186mm on the ‘standard’ 790 Duke.
The front suspension is still a 43mm WP APEX fork, with the WP APEX shock retained on the rear, and travel remains the same. Tyres are also unchanged, as 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17.
What is the price of the KTM 890 Duke R?
KTM has priced the new bike at £10,399 and in terms of nearest rivals, then Kawasaki's less sporty Z900 is £8899 while Yamaha's MT-09 is available from £8745 (SP from £9745) and MV Agusta's Dragster 800 Rosso is €12,990.
New KTM 890 Duke R Specification
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Engine type
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2 cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC Parallel twin
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Displacement
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890 cc
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Bore / stroke
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90.7 / 68.8 mm
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Power
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89 kW (119 bhp) @ 9,250 rpm
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Torque
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99 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
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Compression ratio
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13.5:1
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Starter / battery
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Electric starter / 12V 10 Ah
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Transmission
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6 gears
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Fuel system
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DKK Dell’Orto (throttle body 46mm)
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Control
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8 V / DOHC
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Lubrication
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Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
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Engine oil
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Motorex, Power Synth SAE 10W-50
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Primary drive
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39:75
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Final drive
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16:41
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Cooling
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Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
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Clutch
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Cable operated PASC™ Slipper clutch
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Ignition / engine management
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Bosch EMS with RBW
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Traction control
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MTC (lean angle sensitive, 3-Mode + Track mode optional)
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Frame
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CrMo-steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
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Subframe
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Aluminium, powder coated
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Handlebar
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Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
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Front suspension
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WP APEX, Ø 43 mm
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Rear suspension
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WP APEX shock absorber
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Suspension travel front / rear
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140 / 150mm
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Front brake
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2 Å~ Brembo Stylema four piston, radially mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
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Rear brake
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Brembo single piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm
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Abs
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Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and super moto mode)
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Wheels front / rear
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Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 Å~ 17"; 5.50 Å~ 17"
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Tires front / rear
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120/70 ZR 17, 180/55 ZR 17
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Chain
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X-Ring 520
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Silencer
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Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
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Steering head angle
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65.7°
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Trail
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99.7 mm
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Wheel base
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1,482 mm ± 15 mm
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Ground clearance
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206 mm
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Seat height
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834 mm
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Fuel tank capacity
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approx. 14 litres / 3.5 liters reserve
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Dry weight
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approx. 166 kg
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