Ktm Superduke 890 vs Ktm 890 Duke R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Superduke 890 vs Ktm 890 Duke R. Ktm Superduke 890: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; NOTE: KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 890 Duke R: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Ktm Superduke 890
Ktm 890 Duke R
Horsepower (hp)
121 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
99 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated; NOTE: KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
225 km/h
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average; NOTE: official KTM figure is approximately 5.4 L/100km)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Superduke 890
8.5/10
"A genuinely thrilling middleweight that rewards experienced riders who budget honestly."
Pros
+Exceptional parallel-twin character
+Razor-sharp chassis balance
+Competent electronics package
Cons
−Frequent expensive service intervals
−Hard seat long-haul
−Drops happen, check carefully
Ktm 890 Duke R
8.5/10
"The sharpest naked middleweight money can buy used."
Pros
+LC8c engine is electrifying
+WP Apex suspension fully adjustable
+Sharp, precise handling
Cons
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
−Firm ride on rough roads
−Hungry on premium fuel
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