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2026 test 456 990 Duke R
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Description
2026 KTM 990 DUKE R Base
Sportier in its stance, more intent in its purpose, and upgraded to the extreme. The KTM 990 DUKE R brings added flare to the middleweight Naked market with maximum fight that will get you further, faster. Homologated to carry a pillion, it's sold as a single-seater with pillion parts available separately, setting a new standard with an increased power output of 130 PS, and boasting sharper ergonomics, coupled with upgraded WP APEX suspension and never-before-seen electronic functionality. Designed, developed, and produced in Austria
Info
Industry
Powersports
Make
test 456
Model
990 Duke R
Trim
Base
Year
2026
MSRP
N/A
Category
Motorcycle
Subcategory
Naked
Specs
Engine Type
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Horsepower
126.1 HP
Torque
103 NM
Emission
110 G/KM
Engine Cooling
Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Oil Type
Motorex Power Synth SAE 10W-50
Silencer
Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Front Brake
2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Rear Brake
Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Chain
520 X-Ring
Frame
Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Rear Subframe
Aluminium, powder-coated
Front Subframe
Aluminium, powder-coated
Trail
100 mm
Suspension (Front)
WP APEX 48
Suspension (Rear)
WP APEX
Seat Height
840 mm
Wheelbase
1481 ± 15 MM
Ground Clearance
210 MM
Weight (Dry)
179 KG
Wheels
Cast aluminium wheels
Headlight(s)
LED headlight
Front Fork
WP APEX Open Cartridge upside-down fork
Rear Shocks
WP APEX shock
Enginee
LC8c parallel-twin engine
Seats
1 seat
Rear Tire
Michelin Power Cup 2 tires
Front Tire
Michelin Power Cup 2 tires
Warranty
4 years
Transmission
6-speed
Fuel Capacity
3.9 gal
