2022 KTM 890 DUKE R, with 121hp engine, breaks cover
What's the story
Austrian automaker KTM has unveiled the 2022 version of its 890 DUKE R motorbike for the international markets. It should also arrive in India. As for the highlights, the vehicle has an aggressive design and offers several electronic riding aids including cornering ABS. It draws power from an 889cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that generates a maximum power of 121hp.
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Why does this story matter?
The KTM 890 DUKE R is a good-looking motorcycle with great performance and lots of features. The introduction of a new color option should improve its appeal in the global markets. If the vehicle is introduced in India, the competition in the luxury two-wheeler segment will be raised. It will attract buyers who are looking for a performance bike.
Design
The bike has 17-inch wheels and rider-only seat
The 2022 KTM 890 DUKE R sits on a tubular steel chassis and has a muscular fuel tank with extensions, a rider-only saddle, a high-mounted exhaust, and a triangular-shaped headlight. It packs a digital instrument console, a full-LED lighting setup, and rides on 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Power Cup 2 tires. It flaunts an Atlantic Blue shade and weighs 166kg.
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It is fueled by a 121hp, 889cc engine
The new KTM 890 DUKE R is powered by an 889cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that generates a maximum power of 121hp and a peak torque of 99Nm. The mill is linked to a 6-speed gearbox with a PASC anti-hopping clutch.
Safety
It gets four riding modes
The KTM 890 DUKE R is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with cornering ABS, cornering traction control, and four riding modes of Rain, Street, Sport, and Track. Suspension duties on the bike are handled by 43mm inverted forks on the front side and a shock absorber with adjustable preload on the rear end.
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KTM 890 DUKE R: Pricing and availability
The pricing and availability details of the new KTM 890 DUKE R in India will be disclosed at the time of its launch. However, it is tipped to carry a price-tag of around Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom).