Overview

2026 KTM Duke990

Motorcycle

THE SNIPER

Hitting every target with devastating accuracy, the all-new KTM 990 DUKE brings unmatched levels of precision to the street. Packing a reworked engine into an all-new frame, with adjustable WP APEX suspension and highly tuned electronics to boot, this - put simply - is the lightest, sharpest, most performance focused mid-class NAKED motorcycle to ever wear the DUKE nameplate.

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Engine

Design

2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin

Displacement

947 cm³

Power

123 PS

Torque

103 Nm

Transmission

6-speed

CO2 emissions

110 g/km

Cooling

Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger

EMS

Bosch EMS with RBW

Engine oil

Motorex Power Synth SAE 10W-50

Drive type

Combustion

Silencer

Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer

Chassis

Front brake disc diameter

300 mm

Rear brake disc diameter

240 mm

Front brake

2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper

Rear brake

Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc

Chain

520 X-Ring

Frame design

Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated

Steering head angle

65.8 °

Rear subframe design

Aluminium, powder-coated

Trail

100 mm

Wheelbase

1476 mm

Suspension

Front suspension

WP APEX 43

Rear suspension

WP APEX - Monoshock

Suspension travel (front)

140 mm

Suspension travel (rear)

150 mm

Dimensions

Seat height

825 mm

Wheelbase

1476 ± 15 mm

Tank capacity (approx.)

14.8 l

Ground clearance

195 mm

Weight (without fuel)

179 kg

Wheelbase tolerance

15 mm

Front wheel diameter

17 "

Rear wheel diameter

17 "

Front wheel width

3.5 "

Adjustability

Precision and setup go hand-in-hand. In this case, 5-click adjustability on both the WP APEX 43 mm front fork and the WP APEX rear shock provide the ideal setup for maximum attack, while an adjustable handlebar and levers ensure the perfect posture for hitting the bullseye, everytime.

TFT-DISPLAY

An all-new 5" bonded glass TFT dashboard is upgraded with he latest graphic and information software, making it faster, easier to navigate and designed to give riders faster access to the various features of the bike with far fewer clicks. The TFT also works in conjunction with optional KTMConnect, which connected with your smartphone to the dash to access navigation, audio and calls. A USB-C connection is also available for charging your smart device.

Bodywork

An all-new and purposefully NAKED build is devoid of any clutter but packed with attitude. Wicked at standstill, and imposing on the move, the KTM 990 DUKE debuts an all new look for DUKE, boasting aggressive lines and design elements that shout POWER! This new design is further set off with two unique colorway options of Black and Orange, celebration 30 years of DUKE.

LED Headlight

An all-new, lightweight LED headlight design adds to the KTM 990 DUKE's menacing look while turning night to day. With daytime running lights that automatically adjust in intensity according to the ambient light conditions, and automatic low leam that stays illuminated for a moment after the ride is done, not only do the LEDs on KTM 990 DUKE burn a hole into the darkness - they are smart too.