Commemorating 30 Years of the Duke Series, KTM Releases the 990 Duke with Wild Performance

JAKARTA - To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 'Duke' series, KTM released a 990 Duke motorcycle that is ready to compete in the 1000 cc naked motorcycle segment, offering the best design and performance in its class.

According to the company's official statement, Tuesday, November 7, KTM 990 Duke does not only carry power engines, new frameworks, and fresh swingarm designs, but also offers a larger storage capacity that is in proportion.

With the concept of Explosion in a Frozen Framework', this motor features an extreme design with an aggressive sharp touch on the bodywork. Its appearance is even more attractive with two color options, namely Black and Orange Electricity.

This Austrian manufacturer uses a sturdy trellis frame and a new closed-lattice swingarm combined with the suspension of WP Apex to maximize vehicle stability. The Bridgestone S22 tires mounted on this bike are also designed to increase the grip power when tilting.

The front of the motorbike is equipped with an APEX 43 mm WP Suspension that can be adjusted easily and accurately with 5 clicks on rebound and compression. On the back, the APEX Monotube WP shock damping can also be tuned in 5 clicks, while manual preload settings are also possible.

This motorbike is also equipped with LED headlights that help improve lighting, as well as front DRL lights that can be adjusted automatically thanks to a light sensor connected to the dashboard.

KTM 990 Duke is equipped with a standard Coming Home feature, where the headlights stay on after the ignition key is turned off, giving the driver a few seconds to open the door or increase visibility in the garage.

In the driver's position, this motor comes with a 5-inch display covered with anti-gores glass, providing the latest technical information about this model when driving. The display of revised menu charts and structures is designed for faster and more intuitive access to various features in this model.

In terms of performance, this motorbike uses an 890 Duke R KTM engine, namely LC8c. This means that KTM 990 Duke is able to produce up to 123 dk of power with a maximum torque of 103 Nm from an engine with a capacity of 947 cc. With a weight of 179 kg, this motor allows motorists to maneuver swiftly.