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2023 KTM 890 Duke Review

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2023 KTM 890 Duke Review
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2023 KTM 890 Duke Review – My Attitude My Bike : Hello friends, if you are thinking of buying a “Bike” and you have no detailed idea about car, I welcome you to this blog. Today I will let you know – “2023 KTM 890 Duke Review”.

The KTM has upgraded its middleweight naked series from the 790 Duke to the 890 Duke. The latter has just been released globally. It gets the same larger 889cc parallel twin-cylinder that made its maiden appearance on the 890 Duke R.

The KTM ​8​90 Duke ​redefines the word ‘sharp’ by adding an extra edge. Powered by an 889 cc parallel-twin nestled into one of the lightest and most compact chassis around, the KTM Duke 890 boasts the agility you’d expect from a 600 cc​, ​but with the ​meaty punch of a bigger twin. ​It doesn’t rewrite the mid-sized naked bike rule book.

Highlights of 2023 KTM 890 Duke Review

2023 KTM 890 Duke Review

• Brand Name — KTM
• Model Name — 890 Duke
• Vehicle Type — Super Bikes
• Body Type — Sports Naked Bikes
• Colours Option — Black/Silver, Black/Orange
• Engine Type — 2 cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC Parallel twin
• Engine Displacement — 889 cc
• Fuel Type — Petrol
• Max Power — 115.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
• Max Torque — 92 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• No. of Cylinder — 2
• No. of Gear — 6
• Transmission — Manual
• Emissions Type — BS-VI
• Top Speed — 235 km/h
• Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h) — 3.07 Seconds
• Mileage — 21.09 Kmpl (Certified)
• Seat Height — 820 mm
• Ground Clearance — 191 mm
• Fuel Capacity — 14 Litres
• Seater — 2 Seater
• Dry Weight — 169 kg
• Price — ₹ 8 – 10 Lakhs* (Expected)
• Warranty — 2 Year Standard Warranty

Specification of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

The KTM 890 Duke R debuted in 2020, with the “R” designation reserved for high-performance “Ready to Race” models. It features fully adjustable WP Apex suspension, a WP steering damper, Brembo Stylema monoblock front calipers, a Brembo MCS front master cylinder, a PASC slip/assist clutch, Michelin Power Cup tires, and a state-of-the-art electronics package that includes cornering ABS with Supermoto mode, lean-angle-sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control, and selectable ride modes (Sport, Street, and Rain). An optional Track mode adds sharper throttle response along with on-the-fly TC adjustability over nine levels.

Key Features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• All Digital Instrumental Cluster
• Techometer
• Tripmeter
• Odometer
• Rider’s Footpegs
• Pillion Footrest
• Cruise Control
• Riding Modes
• Traction Control
• Engine Kill Switch
• Electric Start
• Mobile Charging Socket
• Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
• Dual-channel ABS Breaking System
• Alloy Wheels
• Tubeless Tyre
• 12 V Maintenance Free Battery
• Body Graphics
• Track Mode (Optional),
• Quick Shifter (Optional),
• MSR (Motor Slip Regulation)

Engine & Gearboxe Features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• Engine Details — 889cc, Liquid-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin 8V/DOHC Engine
• Engine Type — 2 cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC Parallel twin
• Engine Displacement — 889 cc
• Fuel Type — Petrol
• Fuel Delivery System — Fuel Injection
• Max Power — 115.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
• Max Torque — 92 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Cooling System — Liquid Cooled with Water/Oil Heat Exchanger
• Lubrication — Forced Oil Lubrication With 2 Oil Pumps
• No. of Cylinder — 2
• No. of Gear — 6
• Valves Per Cylinder — 4
• Transmission — Manual
• Emissions Type — BS-VI
• Bore — 90.7 mm
• Stroke — 68.8 mm
• Compression Ratio — 13.5:1
• Clutch — PASC anti-hopping clutch, mechanically operated
• Ignition — Digital Ignition
• No. of Spark Plugs — 1 per Cylinder
• Drive Type — Chain Drive
• Engine Management — Bosch EMS with Ride-by-Wire
• Fuel Efficiency Range — 294 km
• Top Speed — 235 km/h
• Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h) — 3.07 Seconds
• Acceleration (0 – 150 km/h) — 6Seconds
• Mileage (ARAI) — 25 km/l
• Mileage Owner Reported — 21.09 Kmpl (Certified)
• Start Option — Electric

Chassis & Suspension Features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• Frame (Chassis) — Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel Frame Using the Engine as Stressed Element, Powder Coated
• Front Suspension — 43mm WP APEX USD Forks
• Rear Suspension — WP APEX Shock Absorber (Preload)
• Exhaust/Muffler — Stainless Steel Primary & Secondary Silencer
• Chain — 520 X-Ring
• Steering Angle — 65.7 °
• Seat — 2 Seater

Wheels, Tyres & Break Features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• Wheel Type — Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels
• Front Wheel Size — 17 Inches
• Rear Wheel Size — 17 Inches
• Tyres Type — Tubeless
• Front Tyre Size — 120/70-ZR 17
• Rear Tyre Size — 180/55-ZR 17
• Braking System — Dual Channel ABS
• ABS Type — Two-Channel Bosch 9.1 MP ABS (incl. Cornering ABS and Supermoto Mode Disengegable)
• Front Brake — 320mm Dual Disc with Brembo Stylema 4-Piston, Radially Mounted Caliper
• Rear Brake — 240mm Single Disc with Brembo Single Piston Floating Caliper
• Front Wheel Travel — 140 mm
• Rear Wheel Travel — 150 mm

Physical Measurement Features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• Kerb Weight — 169 kg
• Wheelbase — 1,476 mm
• Overall Length — 2,128 mm
• Ground Clearance — 191 mm
• Overall Width — 830 mm
• Seat Height — 820 mm
• Overall Height — 1,267 mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity — 14 Litres
• Reserve Fuel Capacity — 3.5 Litres

Comfort & Safety Features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• Rider’s Footpegs
• Pillion Footrest
• Cruise Control
• Riding Modes
• Pillion Grabrail
• Step-up Seat/Split Seat
• Engine Kill Switch
• Electric Start
• Mobile Charging Socket
• Traction Control System — MTC (Lean Angle Sensitive, 3-Mode, Track Mode Optional)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Tubeless Tyres
• Alloy Wheels

Electrical Features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• Battery Type — Maintenance Free
• Battery Capacity — 10 Ah
• Voltage — 12 V
• Head Light — LED
• Head Light Type — Adjustable
• LED Trail Light
• Pass Light
• Puss Bottom Start
• LED Indicator Lights
• Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
• DRLs
• Turn Signal Light

Instrumental features of 2023 KTM 890 Duke

• Digital Speedometer
• Digital Tachometer
• Digital Trip Meter
• Digital Odometer
• Digital Clock
• Digital Instrument Cluster
• ABS Light
• RPM/Gear Display
• Digital Fuel Gauge
• Gear Indicator
• Low Oil Indicator
• Low Battery Indicator
• Gear Shift Light

2023 KTM 890 Duke Review : Powertrain & Range

An extra 91cc of bore and stroke gains 18 extra horsepower and 12 Nm of torque over its little brother. In a package that weighs so little (166kg dry), the difference is big; power wheelies in the first three gears (on track, naturally) but with a delivery that is very linear compared to the 790, which is a little bit aggressive with a more pronounced top end. The 890 is almost less, how can I say, exciting, until you glance at the digital display – this bike is deceptively quick, and the engine spins up fast. It just does it in an efficient way, like a Honda parallel twin…

On paper, the KTM makes more torque then both the Triumph Street Triple RS and Yamaha MT-09, but the Hinckley three cylinder manages to fool you into thinking it delivers more. Must just be the sound. And nobody ever complains about the Yamaha’s engine, just the chassis.

In the extremely compact LC8c parallel twin engine, the 790’s bore has been increased from 88 to 90.7 mm and the stroke lengthened from 65.7 to 68.8 mm with compression changing from 12,7:1 to 13,5:1. There are alterations as well to valve sizes and camshaft profiles but the big change that helps to pronounce the character difference is a crankshaft that’s designed to generate 20% more rotational mass. It works; the delivery is smoother, progressive, predictable. But not boring. Noooo. But possibly KTM’s most sedate.

Our test bike started in our custody with less than 600 miles on the clock and the shift wasn’t the smoothest – no missed gears, just not super slick. Things did improve as our test wore on. The Quickshifter+ is a must have addition to this bike, not just full-throttle openings but for the satisfying popping when short-shifting through towns. On track – and more than a few times – there was a long ignition cut when shifting at full throttle. I can’t rule out my foot position being slightly more aggressive and primed ready for the shift, but I’m thinking that the development covered the sensitivity.

That exhaust. I think it looks good (subjective, I know) and carries over from the 790 DUKE. But the high mounting, hmm… It does position the twin-cylinder soundtrack closer to your ears (I do like the popping from the shifter, did I mention that??), but that’s where it ends (for me) at least. You need a high mount on an adventure bike.

2023 KTM 890 Duke Review : Performance

The way the R model’s top spec suspension and tyres work are worth the ticket price alone, but the same can’t be said of the base model’s cheaper set-up. It still has WP Apex units, but they aren’t set to such wonderful perfection.

The 890 Duke is still nicely balanced, reassuring and although steering geometry is slightly slower to keep things more stable it’s still agile and accurate, but its non-adjustable forks and preload adjustable rear shock don’t offer the same sublime plushness and control.

It’s the same story with the tyres. The 890 Duke is fitted with the latest Continental ContiRoad sports touring rubber, which work well enough, but compared to the R’s sportier Michelins they don’t have the grip to chuck the KTM confidently on its side or charge into corners at speed.

Put simply all of the R’s on-road sparkle has been removed with the base model. KTM have used slightly lower spec Brembos compared to the R model’s Stylemas, but happily they’re not lacking in power or feel.

The 890 Duke is more comfortable, spacious and everyday-usable than the R. KTM have dropped the seat height from 834mm to a short rider-friendly 820mm and the pegs are lower for more legroom.

Ground clearance is less as a result, but you’ll need to be going some to scrape the pegs on the road. It still has a commanding, upright, over-the-front riding position and is very naked with little wind protection.

Our Opinion

The 890 Duke is an excellent bike, largely thanks to its fantastic parallel-twin motor. It is reasonably comfortable, fast and agile. However, the 890 Duke R is much the same, but even better in some ways. After all, this is a KTM bike and the 890 Duke R is more dialled into the ‘Ready to Race’ mentality and design. Also, I’m sure that I wouldn’t care for a pillion on a 889cc hooligan motorcycle, so it’s a no brainer that the 890 Duke R is my choice of weapon, especially considering the premium hardware on offer.

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