₹14.5 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
KTM 890 Duke R User Reviews & Ratings
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Engine punch on KTM 890 Duke R is super fun. But in summer city traffic, engine heat near legs gets uncomfortable. Quickshifter optional software pack costs extra money. Suspension…Read MoreEngine punch on KTM 890 Duke R is super fun. But in summer city traffic, engine heat near legs gets uncomfortable. Quickshifter optional software pack costs extra money. Suspension very stiff for daily office commute. Great sports bike, but average practical usability.
Tech features and TFT screen on KTM 890 Duke R are cool. Handling is super sharp. But stiff suspension breaks your back on bad roads. Price tag high, service expensive. Good track …Read MoreTech features and TFT screen on KTM 890 Duke R are cool. Handling is super sharp. But stiff suspension breaks your back on bad roads. Price tag high, service expensive. Good track bike, tough daily driver.
Acceleration on KTM 890 Duke R gives massive thrill. Brembo brakes stop on dime. But lack of wind protection and hard seat makes touring beyond 200 km uncomfortable. Ownership cost…Read MoreAcceleration on KTM 890 Duke R gives massive thrill. Brembo brakes stop on dime. But lack of wind protection and hard seat makes touring beyond 200 km uncomfortable. Ownership cost premium. Buy for weekend twists only.
KTM 890 Duke R engine is pure fire. Handling sharp. But ride comfort stiff, seat hard, pillion seat useless for family trips. Expensive maintenance cost. Great machine if performan…Read MoreKTM 890 Duke R engine is pure fire. Handling sharp. But ride comfort stiff, seat hard, pillion seat useless for family trips. Expensive maintenance cost. Great machine if performance is your only priority in life.
KTM 890 Duke R is great for track days, but daily city commuting is quite difficult. Engine heats up fast in Indian summer traffic and radiator fan runs continuously. Seat is very …Read MoreKTM 890 Duke R is great for track days, but daily city commuting is quite difficult. Engine heats up fast in Indian summer traffic and radiator fan runs continuously. Seat is very hard and pillion space is practically non existent. Mileage is around 16 kmpl in city. Good performance bike, but zero family practicality.
The KTM 890 Duke R performance is incredible, no doubt about 121 PS power output. But ride quality on Indian broken roads is extremely stiff. WP APEX suspension feels harsh on poth…Read MoreThe KTM 890 Duke R performance is incredible, no doubt about 121 PS power output. But ride quality on Indian broken roads is extremely stiff. WP APEX suspension feels harsh on potholes. Also maintenance cost at authorized service center is quite expensive. Strictly for solo weekend enthusiasts, not for everyday family comfort.
KTM 890 Duke R performance and Brembo brakes are top class. However 834mm seat height makes it difficult for average height riders in bumper to bumper traffic. Fuel tank capacity 1…Read MoreKTM 890 Duke R performance and Brembo brakes are top class. However 834mm seat height makes it difficult for average height riders in bumper to bumper traffic. Fuel tank capacity 14L gives short range on touring. Great track tool, but daily ownership experience comes with compromise.
Loving the torque on KTM 890 Duke R, but ownership cost is on higher side. Spare parts prices are premium and routine service cost is high. Stiff suspension setup makes city rides …Read MoreLoving the torque on KTM 890 Duke R, but ownership cost is on higher side. Spare parts prices are premium and routine service cost is high. Stiff suspension setup makes city rides bumpy. Good for highway thrills, but maintenance bills will burn hole in pocket over time.
Engine power and Brembo Stylema brakes on KTM 890 Duke R are mindblowing. But being naked streetfighter, severe windblast above 120 kmph makes long highway touring tiring. Pillion …Read MoreEngine power and Brembo Stylema brakes on KTM 890 Duke R are mindblowing. But being naked streetfighter, severe windblast above 120 kmph makes long highway touring tiring. Pillion comfort is zero. Buy only if you want extreme naked performance and have second vehicle for family.
Buying KTM 890 Duke R for daily office commute was huge mistake. Aggressive riding position strains wrists and neck in slow traffic. Fuel economy drops to dismal 14 kmpl in city co…Read MoreBuying KTM 890 Duke R for daily office commute was huge mistake. Aggressive riding position strains wrists and neck in slow traffic. Fuel economy drops to dismal 14 kmpl in city conditions. Pillion seat unusable. High maintenance expense and costly replacement parts make it impractical purchase for regular buyers.
Disappointed with KTM 890 Duke R electronic system. Quickshifter miss shifts frequently between 2nd and 3rd gear. Bike stalled twice in heavy rain due to sensor error. Ride comfort…Read MoreDisappointed with KTM 890 Duke R electronic system. Quickshifter miss shifts frequently between 2nd and 3rd gear. Bike stalled twice in heavy rain due to sensor error. Ride comfort is terrible on bumpy roads. Service center response slow and parts take long delivery time. High price tag with poor reliability and harsh ride.
Worst seat comfort ever on KTM 890 Duke R! Ridden 100 km and my lower back started aching severe. WP APEX suspension is tuned purely for smooth track tarmac, absolutely useless on …Read MoreWorst seat comfort ever on KTM 890 Duke R! Ridden 100 km and my lower back started aching severe. WP APEX suspension is tuned purely for smooth track tarmac, absolutely useless on uneven Indian roads. Engine generates extreme heat near ankles in traffic jams. Service cost is absurdly high. Not recommended for daily commuters at all.
KTM 890 Duke R heats up like furnace in city traffic! Temperature gauge constantly stays in red zone during summer commutes. Clutch feel becomes heavy in traffic. Suspension setup …Read MoreKTM 890 Duke R heats up like furnace in city traffic! Temperature gauge constantly stays in red zone during summer commutes. Clutch feel becomes heavy in traffic. Suspension setup is way too stiff for regular roads, feels every small pebble on spine. Spare parts availability is terrible, waiting 4 weeks for brake pad replacement. Very poor ownership experience overall.
Overpriced for what it offers! KTM 890 Duke R costs fortune, yet basic features like quickshifter come locked as paid software extra. Windblast on highway above 110 kmph is unbeara…Read MoreOverpriced for what it offers! KTM 890 Duke R costs fortune, yet basic features like quickshifter come locked as paid software extra. Windblast on highway above 110 kmph is unbearable due to zero wind protection. Pillion seat is microscopic and unsafe for passengers. Maintenance cost is sky high. Totally unsuited for Indian road conditions and family needs.
Faced TFT display blackout issue twice on my KTM 890 Duke R within 3 months. Electronics act buggy during heavy monsoon rains. Ride quality is unforgivingly harsh over potholed cit…Read MoreFaced TFT display blackout issue twice on my KTM 890 Duke R within 3 months. Electronics act buggy during heavy monsoon rains. Ride quality is unforgivingly harsh over potholed city roads. Seat padding feels cheap for a bike costing over 14 lakhs ex-showroom. Service center technicians lack proper diagnostic training for big bikes. Highly overrated and overpriced product!
Maintenance cost of KTM 890 Duke R is ridiculously high in India. First service bill shocked me! Chain maintenance, expensive synthetic oil and pricey imported spare parts make own…Read MoreMaintenance cost of KTM 890 Duke R is ridiculously high in India. First service bill shocked me! Chain maintenance, expensive synthetic oil and pricey imported spare parts make ownership cost unbearable. Suspension setup is rock hard on broken state highways. Electronics showed glitch twice in rain. Not practical at all for family usage or daily Indian road commuting conditions.
Completely impractical bike! KTM 890 Duke R has no grab rails or proper seat for pillion passenger. Taking family member along is impossible. Fuel tank capacity is only 14 litres w…Read MoreCompletely impractical bike! KTM 890 Duke R has no grab rails or proper seat for pillion passenger. Taking family member along is impossible. Fuel tank capacity is only 14 litres which requires frequent fuel stops on long rides. Suspension is bone-jarring stiff. Heating issue in city traffic jams makes legs sweat profusely. Selling this bike within 6 months of purchase. Total waste of money.
Horrible ride comfort on KTM 890 Duke R! Seat feels like wooden board after just 30 minutes of riding. High seat height of 834mm makes city traffic stop-and-go a complete nightmare…Read MoreHorrible ride comfort on KTM 890 Duke R! Seat feels like wooden board after just 30 minutes of riding. High seat height of 834mm makes city traffic stop-and-go a complete nightmare for average height riders. Radiator fan throws extreme hot air straight onto shins. Paid high price tag expecting premium daily experience, but got track-focused pain instead. Spare parts take months to arrive at local workshop.
KTM 890 Duke R engine and electronics package are amazing. But zero practical utility, no underseat storage, useless pillion seat, and expensive service schedule. Stiff ride qualit…Read MoreKTM 890 Duke R engine and electronics package are amazing. But zero practical utility, no underseat storage, useless pillion seat, and expensive service schedule. Stiff ride quality on city roads. Pure toy for enthusiasts.
I am disappointed with KTM 890 Duke R daily usability. The suspension is pathologically stiff for Indian city roads, every single crater hits your spine directly. Engine heats up t…Read MoreI am disappointed with KTM 890 Duke R daily usability. The suspension is pathologically stiff for Indian city roads, every single crater hits your spine directly. Engine heats up terribly in bumper-to-bumper traffic to point where leg feels burning. Pillion seat is totally useless, my wife refused to sit on it. Service cost is astronomical and software features like quickshifter are locked behind expensive electronic demo packs!
Orange frame on KTM 890 Duke R looks aggressive. Power to weight ratio top notch. Daily commute is slightly tiring due to stiff suspension setup, but weekend rides are fun.
Light weight chassis of KTM 890 Duke R makes cornering effortless. Mileage around 20 kmpl is decent. Maintenance cost on higher side, but worth every rupee spent.
KTM 890 Duke R cruises smoothly at 120 kmph. Overtaking is effortless in any gear. Seat padding could be softer, but overall package is super impressive.
Riding KTM 890 Duke R on weekend twisting roads gives huge smile. Quickshifter super fast. Pillion seat uncomfortable for family, purely solo performance machine.
WP APEX suspension setup on KTM 890 Duke R gives total road feel. Quickshifter works like magic. Heating near ankles in bumper traffic, best suited for open highways.
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