KTM 890 Duke – The Scalpel 2.0 of Streetfighters
### 🔧 **Engine & Performance**
* **889cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine**
* Generates **115 bhp @ 9,000 rpm** & **92 Nm torque @ 8,000 rpm**
* **6-speed gearbox** with **bi-directional quickshifter**
* Ultra-responsive **ride-by-wire throttle**, aggressive power delivery
* **0–100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds** – pure street weapon!
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### 🧠 **Technology & Electronics**
* **6-axis IMU** – lean-angle-sensitive traction control, cornering ABS, motor slip regulation
* **Multiple ride modes** – Rain, Street, Sport, Track (with launch control)
* **TFT full-color display** with Bluetooth connectivity
* **Supermoto ABS** – rear wheel slide-friendly
* **KTM My Ride** app support
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### 🎨 **Design & Build**
* Aggressive “Ready to Race” KTM look
* **Sharp tank shrouds**, exposed trellis frame, minimal bodywork
* Lightweight chassis (dry weight \~169 kg), WP Apex suspension
* **Split LED headlamp** design with signature DRLs
* Colors: **Orange/Black**, **Dark Galvano**, **Atlantic Blue**
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### 💸 **Expected Price & Competition**
* Expected India price: **₹11.50 – ₹12.00 lakh (ex-showroom)**
* Segment: Performance naked midweights
* Rivals: Yamaha MT-09, Triumph Street Triple R, Ducati Monster 937
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### ✅ **Why KTM 890 Duke?**
* Nicknamed **“The Super Scalpel”** for its surgical handling
* Track-ready features in a street bike body
* Best-in-class power-to-weight ratio
* Loaded with electronics, yet lightweight and nimble