While KTM’s mid-sized street bikes have moved on to the new 990 engine, the 890 motor continues to be used in the mid-sized ADVs. KTM has now launched the 890 Duke R and 890 Adventure R in India at Rs 14.5 lakh and Rs 15.80 lakh, respectively.
- Both use an 889cc parallel-twin motor with different power outputs
- The 890 Duke R was recently replaced overseas by 990 Duke R
KTM 890 Adventure R details
The KTM 890 Adventure R is widely considered the most off-road-focused mid-size ADV bike on the market. It features relatively slim bodywork and a low-slung fuel tank that splits the fuel into two sections around the engine area.
The 890 Adventure R uses fully adjustable WP suspension with 240mm of front and rear travel. The bike weighs 200kg without fuel. Going with its off-road focus, the KTM 890 Adventure R has a tall 880mm seat. Priced at Rs 15.8 lakh, the KTM 890 Adventure R goes up against rivals like the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally (Rs 15.95 lakh) and BMW F 900 GS (Rs 13.75 lakh).
KTM 890 Duke R details
Meanwhile, while the new-gen KTM Duke 990 R has just been unveiled at EICMA, KTM has released the 890 Duke R in India. This bike gets a higher-powered version of the same 889cc parallel-twin in the 890 Adventure R, which puts out 121hp in the 890 Duke R vs 105hp in the ADV.
This bike gets high-spec Brembo Stylema calipers at the front as well as adjustable WP suspension. Priced at Rs 14.5, the KTM 890 Duke R will go head-to-head with the Triumph Street Triple RS (Rs 11.8 lakh) and the Ducati Monster SP (Rs 15.95 lakh). KTM will be bringing in these motorcycles via the CBU route, and they will be available at all new KTM flagship stores in 7 cities, starting with Bangalore and Pune.
Demo mode
It is worth noting that KTM will be selling these bikes with the 'Demo mode', which is a pay-to-enable feature. KTM promotes demo mode as an opportunity to test out optional features while riding, allowing riders to decide which ones they want or don’t need, rather than making those choices at a dealership without any riding experience. This feature will allow you to experience all electronic aids and features for the first 1500km, after which riders will have to pay to keep the features they like. This includes multiple ride modes, including an optional Rally mode, traction control, slide control, a quickshifter for both up and downshifts, and cruise control, among other features. These can be unlocked permanently at the dealership for a certain price. However, KTM has not yet revealed these prices.
All prices mentioned above are ex-showroom, India.
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