Known as the ‘Super Scalpel,’ the 890 KTM Duke R is a naked bike from the Austrian brand’s 2022 lineup. This motorcycle stands out for its two-cylinder engine that produces 121 hp and 99 Nm of torque ...
Allyn started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2008 for outlets such as eHow, USAToday, and subsidiaries of MotorTrend. Formally trained as ...
KTM brought a bumper crop of new goodies out for EICMA 2019, including a capable-looking new 390 Adventure bike, a faster, firmer Duke 890 R to go alongside the "scalpel" Duke 790, and a fresh chassis ...
Japan is a place known for its underground motorcycle culture. Presenting an example of the same, a new cafe racer project based on the KTM 890 Duke R took the streets of Yokohama. Blending the ...
The 2020 KTM 890 Duke R is sure to become a fast favorite in the naked-bike niche. But it’s not a replacement to the 790 Duke, which will still be available at KTM dealers nationwide. Instead, the 890 ...
There were rumors of an 890 Duke R, but now KTM has announced the motorcycle as a part of its lineup. It will come in the spring of this year. The motorcycle will come with an $11,699 price tag.
TJ started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2009 for outlets such as eHow, eHowNow, and MotorTrend subsidiaries. He is certified to work on ...
KTM's 890 Duke R has new clothes for 2022. The naked bike comes with the same Atlantic Blue matt hue that we've seen on its bigger sibling, the 1290 Super Duke R – and it looks angrier than ever. The ...