KTM 890 Duke R: the online presentation [VIDEO]

A chassis designed to translate the performance transmitted by an 8 cc LC890c engine. The new one presented online KTM 890 Duke R.

The new medium-sized naked

The powder-coated chrome-molybdenum steel frame is linked to the aforementioned engine, which appears as a structural element. It is distinguishable by a low and flat handlebar, the rearset footrests, the chassis itself which rests on manageable WP APEX suspensions, but also a Brembo braking system with Stylema® calipers and MCS master cylinder. The support of the electronics associated with an inertial platform and 6D bend sensor is functional, always recording information regarding the model. Just by looking at it, the energetic and proactive nature emerges, considering the shape of the components, the dedicated graphics and the associated colors themselves.
This medium-sized sports naked bike is anticipated by the Austrian company with the expression “The super scalpel”, Namely “super scalpel”. An image that suggests the potential of the vehicle and which can also be associated with the characteristics of the motorbike itself, evaluating a slim chassis, shaped, aerodynamic, sharp superstructures and the same liveliness of an engine designed to convey interesting ideas. Therefore, together with liveliness, there is also precision, for example between curbs. The saddle height touches i 834 millimeters, taking the indications again.
The sporty character is animated by an engine LC8c da 890 cc that generates 121 horses and the couple touches i 99 Nm. Values ​​to compare with a dry weight of 166 kg, as emerged.

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