Earlier this month, KTM announced a new look for the 890 Duke R – known as “The Super Scalpel” – for five new models. Both 2022 KTM 890 Duke CHEAP and 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo is being offered in a new Atlantic blue color inspired by the KTM RC16 GP race car. Now, our friends in Austria have announced the KTM 890 Duke GP 2022.
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As the name suggests, it also comes in a MotoGP-inspired paint job, this time in an orange and black combo with KTM’s “Race Ready” motto just below the 3.7-gallon fuel tank. What makes the 890 Duke GP stand out is the orange bodywork that replaces the usual black panels that cover the subframe, including the logos of industry partners Motorex, Pankl and WP.
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There’s also a special orange passenger seat cover with a distinctive “890 Duke GP” graphic. Continue the orange treatment with orange powder coated wheels and orange accents on the front fenders and headlight frames.
Beneath the GP-inspired shell, the rest of the 890 Duke GP is the same as standard 890 Dukes. It features an adjustable WP Apex suspension, a PASC assist/slip clutch, Continental ContiRoad tires and a state-of-the-art electronics package that includes cornering ABS with Supermoto mode, Sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control according to the tilt angle and selectable driving modes (Sport, Street and Rain). The optional Track mode adds sharper throttle response along with quick TC adjustment across nine levels.
The 890 Duke’s 889cc tandem engine has DOHC with four valves per cylinder, and it’s tuned to deliver 114hp at the crank. When are we? testing KTM 890 Duke 2021it sends 111 hp at 9,500 rpm and 67 lb-ft of torque at 7,000 rpm to the rear wheels.
The full color TFT display provides a wealth of information to the driver and it allows convenient navigation of the various menus and settings. LED headlights combine with LED daytime running lights for eye-catching visibility and excellent illumination. The flat, taper aluminum handlebars can be adjusted to four positions in the triple clamp and rotated between three positions. Saddle height is 32.8 inches, fuel capacity is 3.7 gallons, and dry weight is 373 pounds (restricted weight with all liquids is 405 pounds for our 2020 test bike. ).
MSRP for KTM 890 Duke GP 2022 is 11,899 USD. For more information or to find a KTM dealer near you, visit ktm.com.
2022 KTM 890 Duke GP Specifications
Engine type: Liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, DOHC with 4 valves per cyl.
Transposition: 889cc
Horse power: 114 hp (claimed, at crank)
Diameter x stroke of piston: 90.7 x 68.8mm
Start-up: Electricity; 12V 10Ah
Transmission process: 6-speed PASC slip-assist wet clutch, cable drive
Fuel system: DKK Dell’Orto, throttle body 46mm
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Ignition: Bosch EMS with gas line
Frames: Chrome-moly tubular steel w/motor as tension member
Un-main frame: Cast aluminum
Steering: Aluminum, taper, 26 / 22mm
Front suspension: WP APEX USD 43mm
Rear suspension: WP APEX Monoshock
Front/Rear Travel Suspension: 140 mm / 5.5 inches; 150mm / 5.9 inches
Front/rear brake: Disc brake 320mm / 240mm
Front/rear wheel: 3.50 x 17”, 5.50 x 17”
Front/rear tire: 120/70ZR17”; 180 / 55ZR17”
Steering angle: 24.3º
The standard long: 1.482mm ± 15mm / 58.3 ± 0.6 inches.
Clearance: 206mm / 8.1 inches
Seat height: 834mm / 32.8 inches
Tank capacity: 14 L / 3.7 gal
Weight (without fuel), 166 kg / 365.9 lbs
