KTM 890 Duke R: another look at the new naked from the Austrian brand [VIDEO]

Streamlined and compact appearance, which suggests a marked dynamic agility. There 890 Duke was one of the innovations introduced by KTM at the recent appointment of EICMA.

One of the new creations

At the Milanese event, the Austrian brand presented not only the aforementioned naked, but also the new powerful one KTM 1290 Super Duke R characterized by functional technical factors and driven by an engine LC8 more performing. One unit from 1.301 cc capable of developing 180 horses of maximum power e 140 Nm of torque, to be compared to a dry weight of 189 kg, taking the directions again.
Then also the KTM 390 Adventure, also addressed to license holders A2, considering i 44 horses of expressed power e 37 Nm of couple. The indicated weight amounts to 158 kg, with connotative elements that recall the specimens 390 Duke e 790 Adventure. It features a chrome-molybdenum steel trellis frame, a fork WP APEX da 43 mm with open cartridge, adjustable compression and rebound and a mono-shock WP APEX manageable in preload and extension. Indicated excursion values ​​which amount to 170 mm at the front e 177 mm at the rear.

An overview of the 890 Duke R

A sporty concept that appears full of energy, at first glance, considering the information on the model, the specific graphics, the colors and the different elements. From the lower and flatter handlebars to the rear footrests, continuing with a chassis that includes suspension WP APEX adjustable, braking system Brembo with pliers Stylema® and pump MCS, therefore an electronics that provides inertial platform and fold sensor 6D, as reported. An engine gives it strength LC8c di 890 cc that transmits 121 horses of power e 99 Nm of maximum torque. Values ​​to be considered together with a dry weight of 166 kg, as reported.

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