Ktm Superduke 990 vs Ktm 890 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Superduke 990 vs Ktm 890 Duke. Ktm Superduke 990: 115 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ktm 890 Duke: 121 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Superduke 990
Ktm 890 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
121 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
99 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
115 hp @ 9,000 rpm
121 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
99 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Superduke 990
8.0/10
"Raw, rewarding, and ruthlessly unforgiving of neglected maintenance history."
Pros
+Brutally charismatic LC8 engine
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Cam chain tensioner nightmare
−Abysmal fuel consumption
−Vibration tires hands harshly
Ktm 890 Duke
8.5/10
"A thrilling naked that rewards careful buyers and punishes lazy ones."
Pros
+Savage mid-range torque delivery
+Razor-sharp chassis and steering
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
−Throttle body carbon issues
−Unforgiving on neglected maintenance
−Hard seat long distance
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