KTM 890 Duke R: online presentation on March 31, 2020

The new online presentation is scheduled for Tuesday 31 March 2020, at 17pm KTM 890 Duke R, via the YouTube channel linked to the Austrian company.

The specialised farming model

In previewing the new medium-sized sports naked, the brand of Matthighofen uses the English expression “The super scalpel”. Translated: “The super scalpel”. A metaphor that summarizes the dynamic qualities of the vehicle, but which can easily refer to the structural characteristics of the vehicle, considering a light chassis, shaped, sharp and aerodynamic superstructures, a heart designed to favor interesting performances. Liveliness and precision between the curbs are expected, therefore, keeping in mind the presentation. The saddle height amounts to 834 millimeters.
The announced sporty character is powered by an engine LC8c da 890 cc that develops 121 horses of power e 99 Nm of maximum torque. Data to be evaluated against a dry weight of 166 kg, as indicated.
The powder-coated chrome-molybdenum steel frame is associated with the aforementioned engine, which appears as a stressed element. The setting is distinctive, distinguishable by the low and flat handlebars, the rear footrests, the chassis itself which rests on manageable WP APEX suspensions, but also a robust Brembo braking system with Stylema® calipers and MCS pump, as well as the contribution of associated electronics to an inertial platform and 6D bend sensor, still taking the indications. Without forgetting the energetic vision that shines through at first glance, looking at the colours, the various components and the dedicated graphics.

Photo: KTM