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KTM Duke Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 22
First production year: 1994
KTM 990 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 990 Super Duke was a naked motorcycle made by the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer in 2005. The bike received several updates in 2007 and 2012. The maker released an R version that was available until 2011.

The KTM Super Duke R was released for the 2012 and 2013 model year by joining parts from the base and R versions, being dropped from production in 2013. In 2014, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R was reintroduced.

In 2023, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the new KTM 990 Duke, a naked motorcycle that targets the naked segment of 1,000cc-powered motorcycles. The new bike is powered by an updated version of the LC8c engine found on the KTM 890 Duke R.

The 2024 KTM 990 Duke has an all-new stiff trellis frame that holds the updated LC8c engine, which delivers 123 hp with a peak force at 9,500 rpm and 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) torque with maximum strength at 6,750 rpm.

The bike packed a 43 mm rebound and compression-adjustable WP Apex telescopic fork on the front and a single shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the visual department, the bike packs standard features, such as a single headlight unit, small side fairings, a two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system mounted on the right side, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

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KTM 790 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 790 DUKE was a naked motorcycle with a parallel-twin engine manufactured by KTM from 2017. Previously, the manufacturer only produced single-cylinder and V-twin engines, while the DUKE was their first parallel-twin-powered motorcycle.

Also, the KTM DUKE was the first middleweight naked machine that packed an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) in its electronics, including a Ride-by-wire system, fuel modes, and a multi-level traction control system.

From its starting point in 2017, the KTM 790 DUKE hit over 29,000 units, followed by the 2023 KTM 890 DUKE R, which placed the parallel-twin engine at the very top in the middleweight segment.

In 2023, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the new KTM 790 DUKE in a ready-to-race package. Also, the bike filled the gap between the KTM 390 DUKE and KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO and offered excellent rideability.

The 2023 KTM 790 DUKE featured the most advanced electronic package in the middleweight segment, including standard features, such as Cornering sensitive Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), Cornering ABS with a SUPERMOTO mode, three standard ride modes, a full-color 5-inch TFT display, and front and rear LED lighting.

In addition, the bike was available with several optional features, such as a quick-shifter, Motor Slip Regulation (MSR), Track mode, Cruise Control, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

As for power, the 2023 KTM 790 DUKE had its soul brought to life by a 799cc four-stroke two-cylinder engine with an electronic fuel injection system, boasting 105 hp and 87 Nm (64 lb-ft) torque.

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KTM 890 DUKE R photo gallery

In 2023, KTM released the 890 DUKE R, a middle-weight naked motorcycle that took everything from the 790 DUKE and turned it to a higher level. It was a machine that could easily handle the race track and mountain roads with its more powerful and torquier parallel V-twin engine.

The KTM 890 DUKE R delivered excellent handling characteristics, just like the 790 DUKE, with its load-bearing tubular chassis design that offered extreme responsiveness. In addition, like every other KTM R, the 890 DUKE R had the frame painted orange to highlight its sporty credentials.

Also, the subframe was made of cast aluminum, housing the airbox without any plastic covers or additional brackets. The subframe was made of two connected pieces, which reduced the overall weight, while the triangular shapes offered a stiffer and more robust connection.

In the power department, the 890 DUKE R packed the same engine as the 790 DUKE but with an increased bore and stroke, providing a higher rpm limit and excellent power and torque. As for the power figures, the engine delivered 121 hp and 92 Nm (68 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.

At the rider's disposal, several electronic aids make the bike more controllable and fun, including the four-ride mode, such as Sport for more aggressive riding, Street that delivers more comfort on urban streets, Rain for slippery situations, and last one Track that releases all the available power.

The manufacturer released the 2023 KTM 890 DUKE R with a base price of $12,949. In addition, the machine was available with many power parts made available by the manufacturer.

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KTM 890 DUKE GP photo gallery

As part of the 2023 lineup, the Austrian manufacturer launched the KTM 890 DUKE GP, a naked machine fitted with an all-new GP-derived CTG, a lightweight chassis, impressive power, and an aggressive appearance.

The 2023 lineup was introduced with new graphics and colors, while the new KTM 890 DUKE GP offered a black-on-white color scheme topped by a bright and striking orange-finished subframe and wheels.

The bike's chassis was made with a single goal in mind: to keep it as rigid and compact as possible to deliver excellent handling with grated lean angles and extreme responsiveness.

Like on the DUKE 890 R, the subframe was made of cast aluminum and housed the airbox without any plastic covers and additional brackets. Everything was made of two cast-connected pieces that reduced weight, with triangular shapes that allowed for a stiffer and stronger construction.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 43 mm Apex open cartridge upside-down fork on the front and a high-quality gas-assisted WP rear shock absorber on the rear that packed a lightweight linear spring, improving progression and comfort.

The 2023 KTM 890 DUKE GP was fitted with lightweight wheels, manufactured in a low-pressure die-casting process, and painted bright orange to highlight its sporty characteristics.

In the performance department, the 2023 KTM 890 DUKE GP packed an 889cc four-stroke two-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered 121 hp with a peak force at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm (68 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.

The Austrian manufacturer offered the 2023 KTM 890 DUKE GP with a base price of $15,460.

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KTM 200 DUKE photo gallery

In 2012, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the first model of the KTM 200 DUKE as a standard, naked machine powered by a single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. It packed a cable-operated clutch and featured an under-belly exhaust system.

The 200 DUKE was manufactured in India at the Bajaj Autos Chakan Plant and assembled in Columbia by the Auteco Company in Argentina by the Simpa S.A. Since 2014, the machine has been assembled by KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Being available only for Asian, European, and South American markets, the 200 DUKE was released in 2020 for the North American market, featuring an updated style and various components borrowed from the DUKE 390 to resemble other DUKE machines.

For 2023, the manufacturer released a new street range of motorcycles that introduced new graphics and color changes, including the KTM 200 DUKE, KTM 390 DUKE, and KTM RC 390 machines. The KTM 200 DUKE packed a new livery that enhanced its aggressive styling.

The 2023 KTM 200 DUKE was delivered with a lightweight 199cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, with an electronic fuel injection system on board, boasting 26 hp with a maximum peak at 10,000 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm.

From the manufacturing plant, the 2023 KTM 200 DUKE rolled on 10-spoke lightweight wheels, displaying many modern components, including a stylish front fender, engine and exhaust guards, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, and a black-finished frame.

The bike was fitted with a newly designed headlight for a menacing look and bodywork with sharp lines offering an excellent street presence. The 2023 KTM 200 DUKE was for sale with a base price of $4,199.

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KTM 200 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 200 DUKE was a standard motorcycle manufactured by the Austrian bike maker from 2012, equipped with a 199cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine coupled to a six-speed manual transmission with a cable-operated multi-disc clutch.

Until 2020, the Machine was available only for Asian, European, and South American markets when the Austrian manufacturer released it for the North American market. Also, in 2020 the bike received an updated styling and borrowed several components from the 390 models to resemble other DUKE machines.

In 2021, the maker released the KTM 200 DUKE, an aggressive-looking machine with a lightweight tubular chassis containing a light and reliable 199cc engine that delivered smooth and instant throttle response.

The bike's engine was fitted with a top-shelf electronic injection system and a six-speed transmission, delivering excellent performance with low fuel consumption. The exhaust system had a catalytic converter that reduced emissions even at full-throttle riding.

In the safety department, the bike was packed with 10-spoke lightweight wheels fitted with a high-tech BYBRE braking system comprised of a 300 mm disc bolted to the front wheel and a 230 mm disc on the rear wheel, working in tandem with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), offering strong stopping power.

The 2021 KTM 200 DUKE took its muscles from a 199cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit, boasting 26 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm. The power was delivered to the rear wheel through the six-speed transmission and a final chain drive.

When it was released in 2021, the KTM 200 DUKE was sold for an MSRP of $3,999 in the US and $4,599 CDN in Canada.

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KTM 390 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 390 Duke was a standard naked bike produced by KTM from 2013 until the present (2023). The bike was assembled by Bajaj Auto and KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc.

The motorcycle was developed by Bajaj Auto and KTM engineers in a joint program. The concept was developed in Austria, and its design and final product development were done by Bajaj in India.

In 2017, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the KTM 390 Duke, a machine with a state-of-the-art single-cylinder engine with twin overhead camshafts that once again underlined KTM's development strength.

Over its production years, it received several updates, like the one in 2017, comprising a larger front brake disc, a modified headlight with LED, a TFT display with phone paring capability, an increased seat height, a smaller wheelbase, manually-adjustable brake and clutch levers, a larger fuel tank, and a ride-by-wire system.

In the performance department, the 2017 KTM 390 Duke had installed a 373cc four-stroke liquid-cooled one-cylinder engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system. As for the power figures, the engine delivered 44 hp at 9,500 rpm and 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) torque at 7,000 rpm.

Its engine was married to a six-speed transmission with a wet multi-plate manual clutch that redirected the power to the rear wheel via a final chain drive.

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KTM 125 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 125 Duke was a standard naked motorcycle manufactured by KTM from 2011. It was designed in 2007 at the company's headquarters in Mattighofen and has been produced by KTM's Indian partner, Bajaj Auto, since 2011.

In 2013, KTM became the first producer to introduce an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) in this class. In addition, the maker introduced in 2014 the KTM 200 Duke, which used the same engine as the 125 Duke.

In 2017, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the KTM 125 Duke. The bike featured an aggressive styling with its LED headlight, steel fuel tank, and various high-quality cast components.

It packs standard features, such as a dual headlight system, a two-piece dual seat, side panels, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and lightweight ten-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a powder-coated steel trellis frame with a 43 mm WP inverted fork on the front and a WP shock absorber on the rear, acting as suspension, offering excellent handling capabilities.

Its 17-inch wheels were fitted with a single 300 mm disc on the front tied to a four-piston caliper and a 230 mm disc on the rear engaged by a single-piston caliper, delivering excellent braking performance.

As for power, the 2017 KTM 125 Duke had its heartbeat set by a 125cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 15 hp at 10,500 rpm and 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

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KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT photo gallery

In 2016, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, based on the 1290 Super Duke R's engine, delivering a powerful punch for fully loaded tours and massive torque from the bottom up.

Visually, the bike has standard features, such as a half fairing with an easily adjustable windscreen, a two-piece double seat with a passenger grab rail, a single exhaust system with a muffler mounted on the right side, and ten-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike packs an advanced LC8 V-twin engine with a fuel injection system, ride-by-wire technology, a six-speed transmission, and a slipper clutch. It also packs modern technology with Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC), multi-mode Combined ABS, ride mode technology, and multi-mode Traction Control (MTC).

It also has semi-active electronically adjustable WP suspensions, a quick-shifter, LED cornering lights, integrated mounts for panniers, heated grips, and optional Hill Hold Control (HHC) and engine drag torque control (MSR).

As for the power figures, the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT had its soul brought to life by a 1,301cc four-stroke liquid-cooled Two-cylinder engine fed by a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 173 hp and 144 Nm (106 lb-ft) torque.

In the braking department, the bike packed two brake discs on the front coupled to four-piston Brembo calipers and a single disc on the rear tied to a dual-piston Brembo caliper.

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KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R photo gallery

The Austrian KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a naked motorcycle manufactured by KTM in 2014 and continues production until the present (2023). The bike has a 1,301cc V-twin engine at its core that can push it to 289 kph (180 mph), and it has gained the reputation of being the most powerful LC8 engine with the 2017 upgrade.

The bikes produced between 2014 and 2016 were considered to have too soft suspension, which was addressed with stiffer springs with the 2017 upgrade that also made the LC8 engine the most powerful unit ever built by KTM.

The 2017 upgrade brought technical improvements, such as Cruise Control as standard and upgraded electronics, including the lean angle sensitive traction control, ride-by-wire, and an optional Track mode alongside the previous model's cornering ABS, riding modes, and quick-shifter.

In 2016, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer released the KTM 1290 Super Duke R, which perfectly embodies KTM's philosophy: endless power, highest precision, perfect ergonomics, finest ingredients, not a gram too much, simply "Ready to Race.”

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke had installed a 1,301cc four-stroke liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 173 hp and 144 Nm (106 lb-ft) torque.

The bike's 17-inch wheels were fitted with two 320 mm Brembo discs on the front with four-piston calipers and a single brake disc coupled to a dual-piston Brembo caliper, offering excellent stopping power.

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KTM 390 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 390 Duke was a standard naked motorcycle manufactured from 2013 until the present (2023). The bike was assembled by Bajaj Auto and KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc.

It was developed under a joint program of Bajaj Auto and KTM engineers. The concept was developed in Austria, and its design and final product development were done by Bajaj in India.

Over its production years, the bike received several updates, like the one in 2017, with a larger front brake disc, a modified headlight converted to LED, a TFT display with phone paring capability, increased seat height, smaller wheelbase, manually-adjustable brake and clutch levers, larger fuel tank, and a ride-by-wire system.

In 2018, the motorcycle received some minor modifications, such as a deflector plate on the left side of the chassis, daytime running light, and meeting EURO4 emission standards.

In 2020, the bike met BS6 emission standards and gained a bi-directional quick-shifter. In 2022, the motorcycle was available in three color schemes and was released at an MSRP of $3,400 in India and $7,900 in Austria.

The 2016 KTM 390 Duke had installed a 373cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system. As for the power figures, the engine developed 44 hp at 9,500 rpm and 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) torque at 7,250 rpm.

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KTM 690 DUKE R photo gallery

The KTM 690 Duke was a naked motorcycle manufactured by KTM from 2012 to 2018, part of the latest generation in KTM's range that started in 1994 with the KTM Duke 620 or Duke I.

In 2016, the Austrian motorcycle maker released the KTM 690 Duke R, a motorcycle with special colors, like an orange-finished trellis frame instead of black. Also, the bike was unavailable for the American market due to its $2,100 cost increase, making it hard to sell.

The motorcycle was built around a powder-coated Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame coupled to a 43 mm inverted WP telescopic fork on the front and a WP shock absorber with a Pro-Lever linkage shock absorber on the rear.

Braking-wise, the bike packed a single brake disc on the front with a Brembo monoblock four-piston caliper and a single brake disc on the rear with a floating single-piston caliper, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2016 KTM 690 Duke R had its soul brought to life by a 690cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 75 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 54 Nm (40 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was handled by a six-speed gearbox managed by a wet multi-plate slipper clutch and sent to the rear end via a final chain drive.

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KTM 690 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 690 Duke was a supermoto or naked motorcycle manufactured by KTM from 2012 to 2018. It was part of the latest generation in KTM's range that started in 1994 with the KTM Duke 620 or Duke I.

After the KTM 620 or Duke I, next in line was the 1998 Duke 640 or Duke II, followed by the 654cc Duke III, and finally, the 690 Duke IV that debuted in 2012 and continued production until 2018.

Previously making only off-road and racing motorcycles, the Duke came as KTM's first street or supermoto motorcycle. With the introduction of the 1998 KTM 640 Supermoto, the Duke line became more street-oriented, retaining some off-road features, including long suspension travel.

In 2016, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the KTM 690 Duke, which came even stronger than the previous model due to its new Ride Mode technology and more than 50 percent revised LC4's engine mechanical components.

The bike was built around a powder-coated Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame with a 43 mm WP inverted telescopic fork on the front and a WP Pro-Lever linkage shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent handling capabilities.

In the performance department, the 2016 KTM 690 Duke was set in motion by a 690cc four-stroke single-cylinder water-cooled engine with a fuel injection system feeding the piston, delivering 73 hp at 8,000 rpm and 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

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KTM 250 DUKE photo gallery

The 250 DUKE breathes life into values that have made motorcycling so amazing for decades. It combines maximum riding pleasure with optimum user value and is superior everywhere where really nimble handling counts. Light as a feather, powerful and packed with state-of-the-art technology, it guarantees undreamed of dynamic fun, whether you're in the urban jungle or a forest of bends. 250 DUKE is the best deal in the naked 250cc segment!

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KTM 200 DUKE photo gallery

Thanks to the KTM 125 Duke launch in 2011, which has been a successful year for KTM with 9,000 units sold, the maker decided to expand the Duke range with the KTM 200 Duke, which followed the successful recipe of the 125 Duke.

The KTM 200 Duke was a small-displacement naked motorcycle that debuted in 2012, powered by a single-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission with a cable-operated clutch.

In addition, the KTM Duke 200 was released into the North American market in 2020 after being available only in the European, Asian, and South American markets. It also featured several style updates and components borrowed from the KTM Duke 390 model.

In 2016, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the KTM 200 Duke, a standard naked machine that followed the success of the smaller 125cc version. The bike was similar to previous models, without any significant modifications.

It was built around a powder-coated steel trellis frame that holds a 43 mm WP upside-down fork on the front with 150 mm of travel and a WP monoshock on the rear with 150 mm wheel travel, providing excellent suspension performance and handling.

The 2016 KTM 200 Duke had installed a 200cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 26 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) torque at 6,800 rpm.

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KTM 200 DUKE photo gallery

The KTM 200 Duke was a small displacement standard motorcycle manufactured by KTM since 2012 at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant in India. It was assembled in Columbia by Auteco S.A., in Argentina by Simpa S.A., and in the Philippines by KTM Asia Manufacturing Inc.

The bike was powered by a single-cylinder four-stroke spark-ignition liquid-cooled engine married to a six-speed gearbox, exhaling through an under-belly exhaust system with a three-chamber silencer.

In addition, the KTM 200 Duke was released into the North American market in 2020 after being available only in the European, Asian, and South American markets. It also featured several style updates and components borrowed from the KTM Duke 390 model.

In 2012, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the KTM 200 Duke, a small displacement motorcycle with several improvements, such as a newly developed engine, a lightweight steel trellis frame, a lightweight aluminum swingarm, an inverted WP fork on the front, an ultra-light WP rear shock, Brembo brakes, and a multi-functional instrument cluster.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2012 KTM 200 Duke had installed a 200cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine fed by a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 25 hp at 10,000 rpm and 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

As for the stopping power, the bike packed two 300 mm brake discs on the front wheel tied to four-piston calipers and a 230 mm disc on the rear wheel engaged by a single-piston caliper.

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KTM 125 Duke photo gallery

The KTM 125 Duke and 200 Duke were small-displacement naked motorcycles manufactured by KTM from 2011. The 200 Duke model was specially designed for the Asian market.

The motorcycles completed KTM's range with small displacement engines and were designed in 2007 at their headquarters in Mattighofen and produced by the maker's Indian partner BAJAJ Auto in Punce since 2011. The 250cc Duke was released in September 2017.

KTM was the first manufacturer to introduce ABS in its class in 2013. In addition, they released the faired KTM RC 125 in 2014, which packed the same engine as the KTM 125 Duke. Its most significant update took place in 2017.

In 2011, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer launched the KTM 125 Duke, a small displacement naked motorcycle with low fuel consumption, offering reasonable cost-effectiveness.

The bike was built around a powder-coated steel trellis frame with a 38 mm WP inverted telescopic fork on the front, delivering 160 mm of travel, and a WP mono shock on the rear with 160 mm of travel.

The braking power was achieved by a 280 mm disc mounted on the front wheel engaged by a four-piston caliper and a 220 mm disc on the rear wheel with a single-piston caliper.

As for the power figures, the 2011 KTM 125 Duke had its soul brought to life by a 125cc four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, boasting 15 hp at 9,500 rpm and 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm

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KTM Duke III 690 photo gallery

The KTM 690 Duke's new LC4 single cylinder engine is the most impressive part of the new Duke. It’s hard to believe it’s a single, so much better than the lumpy single cylinder engines of old. The styling is very aggressive, it’s laden in quality parts like WP suspension and Brembo brakes, and on the right road, hairpin after hairpin its almost untouchable, shame we do not have those kinds of roads in the UK.

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KTM Duke II Limited photo gallery

The classic fun bike. Razor-sharp appearance, original design, light, aluminium cast wheels and even better performance, thanks to a new intake tract. The Duke is solidly reliable; well screwed together and well finished. There’s no single cylinder motor that’s as durable as a four, though, and anything with more than 40.233.60 Km (25,000 miles) on the clock may well be an expensive rebuild waiting to happen.

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KTM 990 Super Duke photo gallery

The KTM 990 Super Duke was a naked motorcycle manufactured by the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer from 2005 until 2013 when it was replaced by the KTM 1290 Super Duke R.

In 2007, the bike received its first upgrade, including a slight reduction of the steering head and changes to the fuel injection for improved throttle response, smooth power delivery, and meeting emission standards. In addition, the range was improved, and the fuel tank capacity was increased.

Other improvements included radial mounted brake calipers and an updated instrument cluster, headlight, headlight fairings, tank fairings, and redesigned fuel tank. The 2005-2006 models were available with a black frame, silver swingarm, and Titanium, Black, and Orange fairings.

In 2012, the maker combined parts of the regular and R version and sold the bike as KTM

990 super Duke R. It featured several differences from the original model, like more power, a higher steering angle, less rear wheel travel, front and rear axle sliders, orange powder-coated frame, square buttons on the dashboard, and black-finished calipers, front stanchions, engine mounts, and swingarm.

The models manufactured between 2007 and 2011 were available with black or white frames, black swingarms (silver in the 2007 model year), and Orange, White, Olive, and Glossy Black fairings.

The bikes produced between 2012 and 2013 were available with an Orange frame, black swingarm, and White fairings.

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KTM Duke II photo gallery

The detailed work on the engine periphery makes itself felt on the paper with five multi-horsepower and in practice with an improved world around tuning. The 55 horse stables of the Duke II galloped much more cultivated than the 50 horses of the Duke. With the Duke II comes further street refinement and new wrappings that keep step with the current styling of KTM's LC4 off-road models. Sharper-edged lines have replaced the rounded body contours of its predecessor, giving the Duke II a more compact and aggressive appearance.

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KTM Duke photo gallery

The Duke was KTM's first street bike, and first supermoto, having previously made only off-road and racing motorcycles. The 690 Duke is the latest generation in KTM's line of midrange single-cylinder engine supermoto or naked motorcycles that began with the 1994 609 cc (37.2 cu in) displacement. The thumping carb-fed SOHC single is all about delivering maximum power at minimum revs, with peak torque at just 5000rpm. This means there’s instant shove and a healthy mid-range, which combined with a dry weight of 152kg means easy wheelies.

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