KTM·Roadster·889cc·A2 · 48ch

890 Duke R

↘ Evolution history · 2020 → 2023
4
Years of production
1
Generations
889
current cc
121
Horsepower
4
Vintages

The Austrian Super Scalpel. LC8c 889cc 121hp, chromoly trellis frame, fully adjustable WP Apex, radial Brembos — KTM's sport naked at its peak.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 1 · 2020 — 2023
SUPER SCALPEL — LC8C 889CC

Presented at EICMA 2019, the 890 Duke R succeeds the 790 Duke (799cc / 105hp) with the LC8c bored to 889cc: more displacement, higher compression, larger valves, aggressive cams — 121hp and 99Nm. Same chromoly trellis frame as the 790, fully adjustable WP Apex 43mm fork (compression + rebound), fully adjustable WP Apex rear shock, radial Brembo 4-piston calipers. Bosch Cornering ABS with Supermoto mode + lean-sensitive MTC standard. 166kg dry.

2023
AAesthetics
Final model year — new colours — mechanicals unchanged. Production halted in 2024 during KTM AG financial restructuring.
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
890 Duke GP introduced — MotoGP-inspired edition at €10,999 — exclusive circuit livery (Black/KTM Orange)
Medium
AAesthetics
New colours 890 Duke R — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2021
MEngine
Standard 890 Duke introduced (non-R) — LC8c 889cc detuned to 115hp / 92Nm — 820mm seat, lower footpegs, non-adjustable fork, more relaxed ergonomics
Medium
SSafety
890 Duke L A2 version introduced — power restricted to 48hp / 35kW via ECU mapping
Medium
AAesthetics
New colours for 890 Duke R — mechanicals unchanged
Minor
2020
MEngine
LC8c 889cc launch — 121hp at 9,250rpm / 99Nm at 7,750rpm (vs 790 Duke 799cc / 105hp)
+91cc, higher compression, larger valves, aggressive cams — 250rpm higher rev ceiling
Major
CFrame
Chromoly trellis frame — WP Apex 43mm fork adjustable compression/rebound — fully adjustable WP Apex rear shock — 166kg dry / 184kg wet — 834mm seat
Major
SSafety
Bosch Cornering ABS with Supermoto mode (rear ABS deactivatable) + lean-sensitive MTC + PASC slipper clutch standard
Major
EElectronics
4 riding modes: Sport, Street, Rain, Track — bidirectional quickshifter optional — 14L tank
Major
CFrame
Brembo 4-piston radial calipers — 320mm front discs — Michelin Power Cup 2 tyres standard
Major
Buyer radar
2022

Mature generation post-2021 corrections. Exceptional power-to-agility ratio, fully adjustable R suspension.

TOP BUY
2021

Post-KTM corrections on cam chain and oil pump. Significantly improved reliability. Good used value.

GOOD PICK
2020

First model year: oil pump failures and cam chain wear reported on some units. Require full service history.

CAUTION