KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs. KTM 890 Adventure 2022

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Adventure 2022

KTM 890 Adventure 2022

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Overview - KTM 890 Duke 2021 vs KTM 890 Adventure 2022

The KTM 890 Duke 2021 and the KTM 890 Adventure 2022 are two different models with distinct characteristics and purposes.

Starting with the KTM 890 Duke 2021, it is a naked bike that offers a rev-happy engine with a displacement of 889cc. It has an in-line, liquid-cooled engine that delivers 115 horsepower and 92 Nm of torque. The bike features a chain transmission and a chromium-molybdenum frame. It has a front suspension with upside-down telescopic forks from WP, with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 140mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock from WP, with a travel of 150mm. The bike comes with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, traction control, and anti-wheelie. It has a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters and weighs approximately 169 kg.

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

The KTM 890 Adventure 2022, on the other hand, is an enduro motorcycle designed for off-road adventures. It also has an in-line, liquid-cooled engine with a displacement of 889cc. However, it delivers slightly less power, with 105 horsepower and 100 Nm of torque. The bike features a chain transmission and a chromium-molybdenum frame that is load-bearing. The front suspension consists of upside-down telescopic forks from WP, with a larger diameter of 48mm and a travel of 200mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a monoshock from WP, with a travel of 200mm. Similar to the Duke, it comes with ABS, riding modes, cornering ABS, ride by wire, and traction control. It has a larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters and weighs around 196 kg.

In terms of strengths, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is praised for its rev-happy engine, lively handling, buttery-smooth quickshifter, and advanced electronics package. It is also noted that the bike does not leave the rider longing for the R version when riding on country roads. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Adventure 2022 is commended for its proven and confident engine, comparatively low weight, improved chassis, more comfortable seat, and the combination of riding modes and ABS settings. The quickshifter on the Adventure model is also highly regarded.

KTM 890 Adventure 2022

KTM 890 Adventure 2022

However, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 does have a weakness, which is the fact that the quickshifter comes at an extra cost. On the other hand, the KTM 890 Adventure 2022 has a few weaknesses, including a non-adjustable windshield, too little suspension travel for hard terrain, and the fact that many useful extras come at an additional cost.

In summary, the KTM 890 Duke 2021 is a naked bike that excels in performance and handling, while the KTM 890 Adventure 2022 is an enduro motorcycle designed for off-road adventures with improved features and comfort. Both models have their own strengths and weaknesses, catering to different riding preferences and purposes.

Technical Specifications KTM 890 Duke 2021 compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2022

KTM 890 Duke 2021
KTM 890 Adventure 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore90.7 mmBore90.7 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke68.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque100 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore46 mmThrottle Bore46 mm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
LubricationLubricationForcedLubricationForced
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter48 mm
TravelTravel140 mmTravel200 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountdirect
BrandBrandWPBrandWP
TravelTravel150 mmTravel200 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine
RakeRake66 degreeRake63.7 degree

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,476 mmWheelbase1,528 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
Stationary noiseStationary noise93 dBStationary noise88 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 890 Duke 2021

KTM 890 Duke 2021

The predecessor 790 Duke already proved that KTM knows how to build a mid-range naked bike for the road. The new 890 carries the torch with a puffy chest and once again lives up to its scalpel nickname. Lively, it pulls the radii and gives off a certain nervousness that can be interpreted as a wild character. The equipment is almost complete - but only almost. Why do you have to pay extra for the quickshifter when it was standard on the predecessor? It is all the more annoying that the clutchless upshifting and downshifting functions as smoothly as butter and that one would not want to do without it.

Rev-happy engine

lively handling

buttery-smooth quickshifter

electronics package

does not arouse a desire for the R version on the country road.

Quickshifter at extra cost

KTM 890 Adventure 2022

KTM 890 Adventure 2022

It is still one of the sportiest touring enduros on the market. Hardly any other mid-range adventure bike with a 21-inch front wheel can be moved as fast, hard and precisely as the KTM. For 2023, it has been given a revised and now also adjustable chassis, which still fits the sporty character but provides a little more comfort in the saddle. The engine can now definitely be described as mature. With its powerful character, clean response and hardly any vibrations, the engine from Mattighofen has many fans. With the model update, new electronics have found their way onto the KTM. ABS and traction control now regulate even more sensitively and are better tuned to the riding modes. The new 5-inch display always provides a perfect overview.

Proven and confident engine

comparatively low weight

improved chassis

more comfortable seat

combination of riding modes and ABS setting

quickshifter works excellently

Made in Austria.

Windshield not adjustable

too little suspension travel for hard terrain

many useful extras at extra cost

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 890 Duke vs KTM 890 Adventure

There are a few key differences between a KTM 890 Duke 2021 and a KTM 890 Adventure 2022. In terms of price, the actual average price of a KTM 890 Adventure 2022 is about 17% higher. A KTM 890 Duke 2021 experiences a loss of 350 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 380 GBP for a KTM 890 Adventure 2022. Compared to KTM 890 Adventure 2022 there are less KTM 890 Duke 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 22 compared to 30. It takes less time to sell a KTM 890 Duke with 78 days compared to 112 days for a KTM 890 Adventure. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 11 reviews for the KTM 890 Duke and 16 reviews for the KTM 890 Adventure since model year 2021. The first review for the KTM 890 Duke was published on 19/01/2021 and now has more than 37,800 views. This compares to more than 59,500 views for the first review on KTM 890 Adventure published on 22/10/2020.

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