KTM 890 Duke R versus Ducati Hypermotard 950

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
KTM

KTM 890 Duke R

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Hypermotard 950

Supermoto

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2020 bis 2023
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 13.049 €
RRP 14.590 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Precise chassis
  • Brakes very powerful
  • Fast Quickshifter
Pros:
Cons:
  • Suitability for touring
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.482 mm
Seat :
834 mm
Weight :
185 kg
Wheelbase: 1.493 mm
Length :
2.100 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat :
870 mm
Weight :
204 (max: 406 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V-motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 121 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
295 km
Maximum speed: 225 km/h
Performance: 114 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 96 NM bei 7.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
6 l
Reach:
270 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)
Front suspension:
WP Apex 43 USD fork (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
WP central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork upside-down (travel 185 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 175 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm made of aluminium
Tyres at the front: Width 120, 17 inches
Rear tyres: Width 180, 17 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper ( 240 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc ( 245 mm)

Character-strong machine

At the end of the day it is clear that the KTM 890 Duke R is the most sporty model on offer of the Austrians, only the 1290 Super Duke R can compete. But even this model, which is superior in performance, has to be plugged in when it comes to pure curveability.

The new one is thus clearly positioned: If you want to drive corners, then drive corners and plan to push a bend later, there is hardly anything better. For anyone who is looking for a more versatile model, which should be more suitable for touring, for example, the 790 remains the first choice. It's not a scalpel from a marketing point of view, but it doesn't bother.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Hamburg-Harburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.693€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: white