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2025 KTM 990 Duke R with over 130 hp was introduced

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2025 KTM 990 Duke R with over 130 hp was introduced

  • The 2025 KTM 990 Duke R produces 130 hp and 103 Nm, which is 7 hp more than the standard 990 Duke R.
2025 KTM 990 Duke R
The 990 Duke R features a new 8.8-inch touchscreen TFT display that acts as an instrument panel for the driver.

KTM To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Duke series, it has unveiled the new 990 Duke R. As the name suggests, the 990 Duke R is based on the 990 Duke platform but KTM has made a few upgrades. KTM is expected to launch the 990 Duke R to the global market at EICMA this year. KTM 990 Duke R will be available at authorized dealers from early 2025. As of now, there is no official confirmation whether the 990 Duke R will hit the Indian market.

KTM 990 Duke R: Features

Unlike the KTM 990 Duke launched last year, the R version now features a 947 cc engine that delivers an extra 7 bhp and increases its power from 121 PS to 128 PS. It retains 103 Nm of torque and can now go up to 10,500 rpm. KTM was able to make these changes by remapping the engine.

KTM 990 Duke R: Ergonomics

KTM has overhauled the ergonomics of the 990 Duke R, but the weight remains unchanged. So he still weighs 190 kg. Seat height and ground clearance are now 15mm higher, a result of longer suspension travel and a steeper swingarm angle that allows around 3 degrees more lean angle during attack. Mechanical grip has increased as the chassis and swingarm have also been updated due to the linkage structure at the rear.

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KTM 990 Duke R: Equipment

Suspension components front and rear are sourced from WP Apex. However, these are now new Open Cartridge forks with 143mm of travel. The diameter is now 48mm compared to the 43mm units on the KTM 990 Duke. However, the suspension tuning of the 990 Duke R is 34 percent stiffer.

KTM 990 Duke R: Braking equipment

KTM uses Brembo Stylema monoblock calipers and a Brembo MCS master cylinder is used at both ends. It now uses a 320mm disc at the front compared to the 300mm unit at the front.

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First Publication Date: 01 November 2024 09:39 IST

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