KTM 990 Duke Arrives * Motorcycles R Us

The result of engineering constantly improved - the new KTM 990 Duke has arrived at Motorcycles R Us.

Replacing the now discontinued 890 Duke and 890 Duke R, this has become KTM's midsized street naked. Sounds weird hey! Considering when 990 was mentioned in a model, that was the largest size available.

Pictured here in orange is our demo - you can organise a test ride with our Sales Team. Details below or complete the form against the listing via the link.

The listings for all KTM 990 Duke's on our site can be found here.

Released in conjunction of KTM's 30 Years of Duke (a welcome screen on the dash reminds you of this), this 947cc parallel twin road bike weighing in at 179kg is for most of us the perfect combination of balance, handling, power and sharp riding style.

The striking LED front lighting features a bright headlight for being seen and to see with, plus the new signature LED DRL that not only gets you noticed, but also makes the bike appear wider to oncoming or vehicles ahead - great for safety and making the bike stand out to those dreaming from the sidelines.

And because LED lighting is clever and bright these days, the tail piece has been cleaned up with no central lamp; instead a combination indicator/tail/brake lamp each side, again making the bike appear wider to those behind.

The newly designed switchblock is backlit, and is worked around you finding what you need by natural feel, whilst being intuitive operating the clever menu system on the bond-glass colour display.

Remaining the most compact motor in its class, the LC8c configuration keeps the model true to its goal for a fast turning excellent handling street weapon, suited to those finding the combination of urban rides either to work or for relaxation, but not being a slouch when it's time to get out of town on highway turns.

Mechanically this model is evident of the ever-developing engineering success of KTM, taking what's been invented and quickly making what's great even better, or listening to their owners to improve on the slightest adjustment. In this instance, this model stays ahead of what is offered on the market, with electronic and mechanical features that are top-shelf yet suited to everyday riding.

A summary of features are below.

TECHNOLOGY

Bonded glass 5-inch TFT colour instrument display
Dash includes a fast-action favourites menu
New designed backlit switchblocks
Full LED lighting
Daytime Running Light (DRL) with external flanked design
New design LED blinkers
Optional KTMConnect app (nav, calls, audio)
USB-C charging port
3 ride modes (rain, street, sport)
Optional 2 more ride modes (performance, track)
Bosch Engine Management System (EMS) with Ride-by-Wire (RbW)
Supermoto ABS
Software 'demo' mode for first 1,500kms
10Ah battery

DRIVETRAIN

WP APEX 43 open cartridge split adjustable front fork
WP APEX rear shock with light adjustable rear spring
947cc LC8c compact parallel-twin motor
Power 90kW @ 9,500rpm
Torque 103Nm @ 6,750rpm
Bore x stroke 92.5mm x 70.4mm
Electric starter
Liquid cooling with water/oil heat exchanger
Euro 5+ compliance
Improved camshaft profiles (vs 890 Duke)
Longer valve openings (vs 890 Duke)
Wider radiator (vs 890 Duke)
New exhaust (vs 890 Duke)
Bridgestone S22 tyres for all-weather conditions
Lightweight 17" aluminium rims, same as 1290 Super Duke R
Front tyre 120/70 R17
Rear tyre 180/55 R17
Floating front 300mm discs
4 piston radial mount callipers
Rear 240mm disc
500g reduction in weight for front disc mount (vs 890 Duke)
Complete stainless-steel exhaust system
More accurate lambda sensors for exact data collection
Forced oil lubrication with 2 pumps
6 speed transmission
PASC antihopping clutch, mechanical operation

BODY

New look aggressive bodywork lines
Adjustable 760mm handlebars, four different positions
New 14.5 litre steel fuel tank
New lightweight stiff trellis steel tube frame
Frame now 8% stiffer (vs 890 Duke)
Closed lattice swingarm
Swingarm stiffness reduced by 35% for better absorbtion of bumps (vs 890 Duke)
Reduction of weight 1.5kg in swingarm (vs 890 Duke)
Forged parts replace the pivot bolt for increased stiffness
Aluminium die-cast subframe
Integrated airbox in to subframe
Side airtakes for form and function for cool air intake
32mm offset forged alumunium triple clamps
New seat design with 2-degree angle change (vs 890 Duke)
Pillion seat 20mm higher (vs 890 Duke) for improved passenger view
Toecap pin for footpegs 10mm closer (vs 890 Duke)

MEASUREMENTS

4.7l per 100km consumption*
300km approximate riding range
825mm seat height
179kg overall weight without fuel
195mm ground clearance
65.8 degree steering head angle
Suspension travel 140mm front, 150mm rear

There's the usual reviews online but best of all we are keen to see you in the store to see one in real life yourself, and if all goes well, after your test ride you'll have your order down.