KTM's critically acclaimed mid-range street cars are about to be upgraded again! Since the 790 Duke overhaul in 2018 and the introduction of the new LC8c side-by-side twin engine, it has taken over the burden of the midweight flagship. After years of continuous evolution, the exhaust volume has also been slightly increased to 890c.c., and the original factory has given the name of 890 Duke Super Scalpel, and the powerful performance is naturally not a problem. Recently, KTM has been photographed by foreign media to test vehicles, and the new shape has caused a heated discussion, let's take a look!
From the previously disclosed registration documents, it is speculated that the new model will be named 990 Duke, and the LC8c exhaust capacity will be pushed to 990c.c., reaching the threshold of quasi-public upgrade. This time, KTM is quite generous in appearance without camouflage, so that fans can see the style of the major revamped model.
From the test car, we can see that the biggest difference in the new car is that the light group that was jokingly called the mantis head in the past no longer exists, and instead of a new light group arranged in layers, the unique appearance of the KTM brings a little edgy. On closer inspection, the frame is also not the same as the current 890 Duke, and it is foreseeable that the body layout will be greatly changed.
Of course, some fans may think that the new headlights are a "tribute" to SUZUKI's recent public upgraded street car GSX-S1000. But it's not. The lamp-shaped configuration has appeared as early as 2009's 990 Super Duke, saying that it is a tribute rather than a classic reproduction, but the V-Twin twin engine LC8 was used that year, rather than the current LC8c side-by-side twin engine.
【Sharper scalpel?】 After years of evolution, the mid-range street car of that year is also about to knock on the public upgrade field, although it is unlikely to shake the status of big brother 1290 Super Duke, but the more powerful power and electronic control system are believed to be expected. And the vehicle will also appear at the 2022 Milan Motor Show at the latest, if you are optimistic, it may also be released early, and the orange powder that likes to explode street cars can not be missed.