KTM 890 Duke R launched in India at 14.5 lakhs

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KTM has launched the 890 Duke R successful India, dubbed THE SUPER SCALPEL astatine a terms of 14.5 lakhs ex-showroom.

Having been astir since 2020, the KTM 890 DUKE R received a large facelift successful 2022. The motorcycle is powered by a 890cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin motor that produces 120hp @9250 rpm and 100Nm of torque @7750rpm.

The motorcycle features afloat adjustable WP APEX suspension. Braking duties astatine the beforehand are carried by monoblock Brembo Stylema calipers grabbing 320 mm discs, on with an adjustable Brembo MCS maestro cylinder. Michelin Power Cup 2 tires travel arsenic modular with the bike.

In presumption of physics wizardry, the KTM 890 DUKE R makes usage of Cornering ABS and Cornering MTC (motorcycle traction control) with a 6D thin space sensor that not lone detects the side-to-side (roll) and forwards and backward (pitch) movements of the bike, but besides the rotation of the motorcycle connected its vertical axis (yaw). This translates into broad traction power management, accomplished by the usage of a instrumentality gaffe power sensor and a transportation space power sensor.

A enactment of thrust modes?namely RAIN, STREET, SPORT, and optional TRACK mode?ensure afloat rider customization, 9 levels of adjustable traction power slip, anti-wheelie on/off, and the further throttle power setting.