KTM 890 Duke

The KTM 890 Duke and 3 other big bikes have been offically launched in India by the Austrian manufacturer and they come at insane prices!

What is the price of the KTM 890 Duke R?

The KTM 890 Duke R comes at a price of Rs 14,50,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Does the KTM 890 Duke R look good?

The KTM 890 Duke features an aggressive design and styling, with sharp looking tank extension and an overall sporty look, with a slim profile. The bike features the same headlight as the one on the current gen KTM 200 Duke. Overall, the bike looks quite good and feels like an upgrade to the sub-400cc KTM Duke models thanks to the similar design language used.

How much power does the KTM 890 Duke R have to offer?

The KTM 890 Duke R is powered by a 889c, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin motor which produces 121PS and 99Nm.

What kind of features does the KTM 890 Duke R offer?

The KTM 890 Duke comes with a TFT console, but this one is a monochrome unit and not a full-colour display like the one used on the 2024 KTM 390 Duke. In terms of electronic riding aids, the KTM 890 Duke offers 3 riding modes: Sport, Street and Rain, which alter power delivery and ABS intervention. The bike also gets a traction control system, quickshifter, and switchable ABS at the rear.

What kind of underpinnings does the KTM 890 Duke have?

The KTM 890 Duke features a fully-adjustible 43mm WP Apex inverted fork at the front and a WP Apex monoshock. Braking duties are taken care of by a twin-320mm disc setup at the front with Brembo Stylema callipers and a 240mm disc at the rear with Brembo single-piston floating calliper. The bike rolls on 17-inch alloys at both ends.

What are the alternatives to the KTM 890 Duke R?

The closest alternative to the KTM 890 Duke in terms of performance is the Kawasaki Z900, which comes at a price of Rs 9,38,000 (ex-showroom).