KTM 890 Duke R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 890 Duke R motorcycle specifications include a 890 cc (54.31 cu in) engine, power of 119.4 hp (87.1 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 166 kg (366 lb).

Key specifications

2020, 2021, 2023Model years
890 ccDisplacement
119.4 hpPower
99.0 NmTorque
166 kgDry weight
825 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,475 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
202020212023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20212023889 cc (54.25 cu in)
Front brakes
2021Double disc. ABS. Brembo.
2023Single disc. ABS. Brembo. 4 piston caliper.
Front suspension
20212023WP APEX, 43 mm
Fuel system
2021Injection. DKK Dell’Orto
Power
2023119.4 hp (87.1 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Rear brakes
2023Single disc. ABS. Brembo. 2 piston caliper.
Rear suspension
20212023WP APEX monoshock
Torque
2021202399.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
Wheelbase
202120231,476 mm (58.1 inches)
Lubrication
2021Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Rake
202324.0°
Reserve fuel capacity
20213.50 L (0.92 US gal)
Seat height
20212023834 mm (32.8 inches)
Wheels
2023Cast aluminium

How the KTM 890 Duke R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Engine power119.4 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 69% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 86th percentile across KTM models.

Displacement890 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 100% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 87th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height825 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 17th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 33% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 84th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power86th

119.4 hp — more powerful than about 86% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement87th

890 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of KTM models.

Seat height17th

825 mm — taller than about 17% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity84th

14 L — larger than about 84% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,475 mm
This bike

1,475

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height825 mm
This bike

825

KTM avg

895

8% below average.

Ground clearance206 mm
This bike

206

KTM avg

304

32% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 890 cc • Liquid cooled • 119.4 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,475 mmSeat 825 mmClearance 206 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Estimated theoretical fuel range 295 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.719 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 719.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 134.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 890 cc (54.31 cu in)
Power 119.4 hp (87.1 kW)
Torque 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs)
Bore × stroke 90.7 x 68.8 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Ignition Bosch EMS with RBW
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Front suspension WP APEX front forks
Rear suspension WP APEX shock
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rake 24.3°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. ABS. Brembo.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Brembo.
Wheels Orange rims

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 166 kg (366 lb)
Seat height 825 mm (32.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground clearance 206 mm (8.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.40 L (1.16 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.74 L/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.62 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 110.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.7190 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Lights LED headlight

Other specifications

Color options Orange/silver/black

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.