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2022 Motorcycle Models
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2022 KTM 890 Duke [Specs, Features, Photos]

2022 KTM 890 Duke

The 2022 KTM 890 Duke: Ultra-Sharp Ferocity

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KTM’s 890 Duke from the brand’s 2022 lineup offers many sportier traits and continues to be a reference in terms of power-to-weight ratio and agility applied to a naked mid-displacement sports motorcycle.

As in the KTM 890 Duke R, the engine on this Austrian bike is the LC8 889 cc twin-cylinder that delivers 115 hp and 92 Nm of torque. Its ride-by-wire riding modes are managed through a color TFT screen to modulate throttle response, traction control, power delivery, and anti-wheelies from a less to more sporty perspective. In addition, the 890 Duke features Continental ContiRoad tubeless tires.

The 890 Duke’s six-speed gearbox features a shorter lever with lighter springs for easier actuation with optional support from the Quickshifter+” system to shift up and down without touching the clutch lever.

All these electronics are under the control of a six-axis IMU inertial control unit, as in the KTM 1290 Superduke R. It also intervenes on the ABS, a system with cornering actuation and a “supermoto” option to allow the rear axle to lock.

The cycle part scheme relies on a multi-tubular configuration with a one-piece aluminum subframe. In addition, the suspensions have been revised in their settings, with an inverted fork with 43 mm WP APEX bars and a rear shock absorber from the same brand.

The 2022 KTM 890 Duke starts at $11,299 USD / $12,399 CAD.

On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2022 KTM 890 Duke in one place.

 

2022 KTM 890 Duke

Model Overview

General Info

  • Price: $11,299 USD / $12,399 CAD
  • Key Features:
    • LC8c 889 cc, 121 hp twin-cylinder engine
    • WP APEX suspensions
    • Cornering ABS
    • Six-axis IMU inertial control unit

Main Specs

  • Engine: 690 cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder
  • Power: 115 (85 kW) at 9,000 rpm
  • Torque: 68 lb-ft (92 Nm) at 8,000 rpm
  • Wet Weight: 405 (184 kg)
  • Seat Height: 32.2 in. (820 mm)

Competitors

2022 KTM 890 Duke

2022 KTM 890 Duke Specifications

From KTM

ENGINE
Engine 690cc, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Power
Bore x Stroke 90.7 mm X 68.8 mm
EMS Bosch EMS with RBW
Power in KW 85 kW
Starter Electric starter
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps

DRIVETRAIN
Clutch PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Transmission 6-speed
Chain 520 X-Ring

CHASSIS
Suspension Front WP APEX 43
Suspension Rear WP APEX – Monoshock
Brakes Front 300 mm
Brakes Rear 240 mm
Suspension travel (front)
Suspension travel (rear)
Tank capacity (approx.)
Color Orange, Black

ELECTRICAL
Ignition
Spark Plugs
Headlight LED
Tail Light LED

WARRANTY
Warranty
Extension

2022 KTM 890 Duke

2022 KTM 890 Duke Features

Engine

The LC8c engine shares a great deal of its ferocity with the ultra-sharp KTM 890 DUKE R. Boasting a hard-hitting 115 Hp and 92 Nm, this compact, liquid-cooled 8 valve powerplant, is the most compact twin in class punching way above its weight in terms of output.

Crankcase

The KTM 890 DUKE features horizontally split crankcases, which are aluminum high pressure cast, allowing for reduced wall thickness, less weight and improved engine cooling.

Cylinder Head

The 8 valve DOHC cylinder head contains twin chain-driven camshafts and one sparkplug per cylinder. Additionally, the camshafts in the KTM 890 DUKE are assembled, which makes them even lighter than forged camshafts. DLC coated finger followers, steel valves and a hydraulic chain tensioner complete the cylinder head assembly.

Frame

The incredible handling characteristics of the KTM 890 DUKE are founded on the dynamic, loadbearing design of the tubular chassis. Engineers had one goal in mind, and that was to keep the chassis as rigid and compact as possible for sharper turn-in and greater lean angles, allowing it to slice through the turns with extreme responsiveness.

Swingarm

The die-cast, open-lattice swingarm is meticulously manufactured and has been optimized for stiffness and stability while still offering excellent flex characteristics. By using a direct link for the rear shock, complexity and parts are reduced.

Front Fork

Boasting a 43 mm WP APEX open cartridge, adjustable upside down front fork with 30 clicks of compression and rebound damping adjustment, the KTM RC 390 not only shares proper sportsbike technology with bigger bikes, but it also handles like them too. New axle clamps and a hollow axle save weight up front too.

Suspension

The KTM 890 DUKE boasts a WP suspension package which has been specifically developed to get the most of the power output and handling characteristics, with a dedicated factory setting, new springs, and additional basevalve fittings in the front fork.

Handlebar

A tapered aluminum, 760 mm wide handlebar puts you in full control. It’s adjustable, with 4 positions on the triple clamp and can be rotated in three further positions for that perfect riding position.

TFT dashboard

Like all pilots, DUKE riders need easy access to information. In that regard, the KTM 890 DUKE features an intuitive multicolor, light variable TFT dashboard. Best of all, as the revs rise, the display bars change color to indicate when to shift, either spurring you on or warning you that the engine is too still cold for flat-out backroad attacks.

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