It’s just a matter of when.Ģ021 KTM 790 Duke (Replaced by KTM 890 Duke) We’ll tell you more about the release date when we know it. Newer and plusher WP Apex suspension will also be included, along with a host of other top-shelf parts. The engine has been enlarged to a displacement of 889cc, with talk of a power output of 119 hp with 73 lb-ft of peak torque. While we’re waiting on a concrete release date, we can tell you that the 890 Duke R is a refinement of the highly successful 790 Duke. No doubt Covid had a hand in the postponement. It was first teased as a late-in-2020-as-a-2021-model but late 2020 has rolled by and we’ve been left 890-less. It has been seen, it has been previewed, and the website even has a dedicated URL with all the details (that currently redirects to an error message) but the important details about the 890 Duke R are still eluding us. The 2021 KTM 890 Duke R is expected but it hasn’t formally appeared on the lists yet. For 2021, the new KTM 890 Duke has a price of $10,999 USD or $11,899 CAD, and is available in KTM Orange or Black. This impressive naked street bike is powered by an all-new 899 cc parallel-twin engine that produces 115 horsepower and 67.8 lb-ft of peak torque-which is more than enough for spirited hooligan riding, or rocksteady and reliable commuting. Don’t let the larger displacement engine fool you, because the new 890 is just as sharp, agile, and compact as the 790. It takes all of the DNA of the much-celebrated 790 Duke but equips it with a larger engine. KTM’s new Euro5 compliant mid-size Duke is the 890. It’s a high-performance motorcycle that blows most of the competition out of the water. Chief among those include multiple ride modes, an optional track mode, advanced traction control, Supermoto ABS, cruise control, adaptive lighting, and more. So, for now, we’ll just have to make do with KTM’s class-leading naked: the 1290 Super Duke R.Īrmed with a recently updated 75-degree 1,301cc liquid-cooled LC8 V-twin engine, and a lightweight chassis that was all-new last year, the 1290 Super Duke R is a lean, mean, and powerful motorcycle that offers high-performance, easy handling, and plenty of top-spec riding aids. Though a higher-spec sport touring 1290 Super Duke is on the way ( the 1290 Super Duke GT) there’s no word on when it will arrive in North America. KTM’s naked range remains largely unchanged for 2021, with most of the models carrying over from 2020 with no updates to speak of. For those looking for a thrill-inducing ride with a smaller displacement and a lower price tag, this is a worthy choice. Though there’s nothing new for 2021, the RC 390 is still one of the sharpest small-capacity motorcycles on the market. The engine produces a modest 41 horsepower and 26 lb-ft of torque. Underneath those angular fairings, the 2021 RC 390 features a 373cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine-the very same unit that powers the 390 Duke and 390 Adventure. For years, the KTM RC 390 has been known as a sharp and sophisticated entry-level sports machine that delivers moderate power in a fully-faired and fully-realized sport bike package. It hasn’t received any updates, but that’s no bad thing. The KTM RC 390 is available once again in 2021, but it’s very much the same as it was last year. No doubt there will be a little more shuffling as the months fall off the calendar and models that were expected in late 2020 make an appearance further into the new year, but here’s what to expect from KTM in 2021. So, without further ado, here’s the story so far. With new Euro5 rules coming into play, a lot of KTMs models will need some tinkering in the engine department, with the likes of the 790 transitioning into a new 890 configuration in some markets.
There are a few brand new models, plenty of updates, and one or two surprises that we’re still waiting on. Fortunately, KTM is on the ball, with an updated website and a comprehensive list of what we can expect for 2021. 2020 was a trying year for most manufacturers, with trade shows canceled, grand unveilings put on hold, and release schedules thrown out of the window. Austrian brand KTM has put together an impressive line-up for 2021.