2020 KTM 890 Duke R Review | First Ride

For 2020, KTM shows off a new top-shelf version of its original 790 Duke middleweight in the 890 Duke R ($12,439 as tested). This hot-rodded parallel-twin-powered 890 expands the basic formula of the 790 by infusing a vastly higher level of engine, chassis, and electronic countermeasures. -- We wrote about its technical improvements in the 2021 KTM 890 Duke R First Look Preview article and gave an in-depth evaluation of its road performance during the 2020 KTM 890 Duke R Review MC Commute article. In this ancillary review we expand on its sporting pedigree after spending a day melting Michelin Power Cup rubber through our favorite stretch of Southern California back roads. Watch the video and see what’s special about the 890 Duke R. Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/st... Video/Edit: Bert Beltran Photography: Jeff Allen Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/Motorcyclist... Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyc... Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcycl... See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/