"Ready to Race" embodied in metal! 🔥 Today we have the most aggressive mid-engined bike on the market - the new KTM 990 DUKE R.
Is the "R" version worth the extra money compared to the regular 990 Duke? We tested this hooligan both on city streets and winding serpentines, and on the track to understand all the subtleties of its character. The Austrians didn't just add the letter "R" - they significantly redesigned the suspension, strengthened the brakes and threw in horsepower!
What's the main thing in the new DUKE R:
The LC8c engine now produces 130 hp (+7 hp to the base) and 103 Nm of torque.
Top-of-the-line Brembo Stylema brakes with 320 mm discs and a Brembo MCS caliper.
New "fat" WP APEX 48 mm fork and redesigned rear shock with progression for perfect handling.
Huge horizontal 8.88-inch TFT touchscreen with built-in navigation (no need to connect your phone!).
Weighs only 190 kg (with a full tank)!
Watch the video to the end to hear the aggressive exhaust sound, evaluate the quickshifter and hear our honest verdict.
👇 Write in the comments: What would you choose - KTM 990 DUKE R, Yamaha MT-09 SP or Triumph Street Triple RS?
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