2022 KTM 890 Duke R: Top 5 Highlights

The updated 2022 KTM Super Scalpel retains the same super-intense asphalt carving agility

KTM replaced the 790 Duke R with the 890 Duke R in 2020. The Austrian bikemaker even referred to the motorcycle as Super Scalpel. The 890 Duke R took all the good things that the 790 Duke R offered and took it by a notch.

After almost two years, the KTM has taken the covers off the updated 2022 890 Duke R.

These are the top five highlights of the middleweight track-focused Streetfighter.

2022 KTM 890 Duke R: Top 5 Highlights

A New Premium Paint Scheme

The biggest highlight of the updated 890 Duke R is the Atlantic Blue paint scheme. This new paint scheme is inspired by the KTM RC16 GP racer MotoGP bike and is already available on the flagship KTM 1290 Super Duke R.

Gets A Bunch of Electronic aid for the safety of the rider

We have covered more details of the upcoming Streetfighter in this article. Swipe up to read more.

The 2022 890 Duke R features a host of electronics that help make the rider’s life a lot easier both on-road and even on the track. The list of electronic aid includes Cornering MTC (motorcycle traction control) and cornering ABS. The bike also features a 6D lean angle sensor that can detect the Duke 890 Duke R roll from side to side, forward and backward movement, and even rotation on a vertical axis.

Various Ride Modes on Offer

Believe it or not, but the 890 Duke R also features a switchable wheelie control

The 2022 890 Duke R gives the rider an option to choose from three different ride modes- sport, street, and rain. There is also another riding mode on offer called ’Ultimate’ available as an optional extra. The Ultimate ride mode allows the rider to customize the bike’s throttle control, 9 level traction control, and wheelie control.

The Powertrain

The Austrian two-wheeler maker has taken the wraps off the updated 890 Duke R for the model year 2022 recently

The 2022 890 Duke R still; retains the same 890cc, Liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine that produces about 121 hp of peak power at 9,250 rpm and 99 Nm of peak torque at 7,750 rpm. The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox.

Suspension and Brakes

The 2022 KTM 890 Duke R still retains the same 890cc, Liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine that offers sufficient power and torque

The 890 Duke R uses a load-bearing frame made out of chromium-molybdenum steel, while the material used in the subframe is cast aluminum. The 890 Duke R also gets a USD fork adjustable for compression and rebound damping from WP Apex, while the rear profile gets a fully adjustable monoshock setup.

The braking duties of the Streetfighter are taken care of by Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers coupled with 320 mm floating rotors at the front, as well as an adjustable Brembo MCS master cylinder which allows the rider to stop as quickly and precisely. A 240 mm single rotor does duty at the rear.

The 890 Duke R was an upgrade from the 790 Duke R

A Quick look at the specs

KTM will also add the more track focussed 890 GP model as well towards the end of this month.

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