OUR friends across the pond have a new naked to thrash around on this summer, as the MotoGP inspired KTM 890 Duke Tech 3 edition is launched – and we are more than a bit gutted!
New KTM 890 Duke R Review 2020
Only 100 examples of the Tech 3 890 Duke will be produced, each based on the standard 890 and then spruced up with a MotoGP style paint job and a smattering of saucy aftermarket parts. Included is a small belly-pan/spoiler located under the engine, an Akrapovič exhaust system, a pillion seat cover – as per the 890 Duke R, and of course that stunning-looking paint job.
The bike will be going on sale across the channel and most surprising is the price. This ultra-rare machine will be going on sale at just 1,300 Euros more than a bone stock 890 Duke! So at 11,690 Euros, this is one seriously tempting and exclusive road-going MotoGP replica!
Under the skin the Duke 890 features KTM’s new LC8c parallel-twin unit tuned for a sporting rasp and pumping out 115hp and 92Nm of torque, a minor reduction from the R (121hp). The bike includes four different engine modes to suit all conditions, including Rain (smooth throttle response, maximum traction control, reduced power and anti-wheelie), Street (standard throttle response, normal TC, full power, anti-wheelie) and Sport (sport response, reduced TC, full power, anti-wheelie). For those tempted by the full potential of the KTM 890 Duke the optional Track Mode allows the setting to be tweaked for time attacks, great for nabbing P1 in the final seconds of qualifying!
