2024 KTM 990 Duke

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2024 KTM 990 Duke in Orange. (KTM/)

Overview

The middleweight sector of motorcycling can be confusing, and we admit that the definition keeps changing no matter how hard we try to pen it in. KTM hasn’t helped make it any clearer by calling its new Duke 990 a middleweight at just shy of 1,000cc of displacement. But what we do know is that at least in KTM’s range of naked motorcycles it does hover somewhere in the middle between the monstrous 1390 Super Duke R Evo and the smaller-displaced 250, 390, and 790 Dukes.

For 2024, gone is the former 890 Duke (that displaced an actual 889cc), which is replaced by this supersized middleweight that is a flashback to the original 990 Super Duke of the early 2000s. While that machine used a V-twin sourced from the 990 Adventure, the new 990 Duke utilizes the LC8c platform that powers a ton of KTM’s midsize machines.

In this case the bore has been increased to 92.5mm (from 90.7) while the stroke has also increased to 70.4mm (from 68.8) giving a displacement of 947cc. Power and torque numbers get a modest bump, the 990 producing a claimed 123 hp at 9,500 rpm and 76 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,750 rpm. Compare that to the 890′s 121 hp and 73 lb.-ft. of torque. Internally the engine has new pistons, rods, crankshaft, and cam timing.

A full suite of rider aids includes up to five ride modes, with Street, Sport, and Rain standard, and Performance and Track optional. The standard modes have preset parameters for traction control, wheelie control, power, throttle response, while the optional modes allow you to optimize them to preference.

The chassis features an all-new steel-trellis frame and die-cast aluminum subframe. The swingarm is a gravity die-cast aluminum unit that actuates the WP Apex shock that has provisions for preload and rebound damping adjustability. The fork is a 43mm WP Apex unit and offers rebound and compression damping adjustment. Radial-mount four-piston front calipers and 300mm discs highlight the braking package and offer Supermoto ABS functionality.

2024 KTM 990 Duke in Black. (KTM/)

Pricing and Variants

The 2024 KTM 990 Duke is available in orange or black starting at $12,500.

2024 KTM 990 Duke. (KTM/)

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News and Reviews

• <a href="https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/ktm-990-duke-first-ride-review/"><b>2024 KTM 990 Super Duke First Ride</b></a>

2024 KTM 990 Super Duke Claimed Specs

MSRP:	$12,500
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke parallel twin
Displacement:	947cc
Bore x Stroke:	92.5 x 70.4mm
Compression Ratio:	13.5:1
Transmission/Final Drive:	6-speed/chain
Fuel System:	Electronic fuel injection w/ 46mm throttle bodies; ride-by-wire
Clutch:	PASC slipper; cable actuation
Frame:	Chromoly tubular steel
Front Suspension:	43mm WP Apex inverted fork, rebound and compression adjustable; 5.5 in. travel
Rear Suspension:	WP Apex shock, rebound and spring preload adjustable; 5.9 in. travel
Front Brake:	4-piston calipers, 300mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	1-piston caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear:	Cast aluminum; 17 x 3.50 in. / 17 x 5.50 in.
Tires, Front/Rear:	120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Rake/Trail:	24.2º/3.9 in.
Wheelbase:	58.1 in.
Ground Clearance:	7.7 in.
Seat Height:	32.5 in.
Fuel Capacity:	3.9 gal.
Claimed Wet Weight:	395 lb.
Contact:	ktm.com

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[Sascha]

Hi, im considering buying a 2024 KTM Duke 990 with tech pack. I understand some owners grade the braking system low because of lacking feedback and inconsistent brake lever pressure requirements.

if you are an owner would you like to give your impressions of the 2024 duke 990 brake system? Did you try other brake pads and what change did this make?

I am a sportive street rider, I will mostly ride twisties in the mountains so the feeling of the brakes are mayor important for me. 

thank you, regards Sascha 

[RideWithStyles]

Hi.

 

You do know ktm are in very serious money trouble? With the highlight of reliability and poor decisions as to why they are in the state they are in.

and the key word is “some owners” so doesn’t necessarily mean you will do, get a test ride first and you make that decision. 

Edited December 18, 2024 by RideWithStyles
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[Pie man]

I ride an 890 Adventure, not quite the same, but still a totally bonkers machine, but according to all the keyboard journalists out there its an unreliable bag of shite 

I'm not a good enough rider to claim I can 'feel the brakes, this an that' but I know they stop well, brake light only comes on when doing a stoppie 

it is a KTM after all