Street · Naked

KTM 990
Duke

2027 · The Sniper.

A 947 cc LC8c twin — the most compact in class — in the lightest, most precise mid-weight naked: the Duke with 123 PS on 43 mm WP APEX, the Duke R with 130 PS, a 48 mm fork, Brembo Stylema and a linkage swingarm. Pick the spec below. Available through NTG for teams and resellers, EU-wide.

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2027 KTM 990 Duke Right view 2027 KTM 990 Duke Front ¾ view 2027 KTM 990 Duke R Right view 2027 KTM 990 Duke R Front ¾ view 2027 KTM 990 Duke R Left view

01.Target acquired

A lightweight LED headlight that is smart as well as bright, 5-click suspension and adjustable bars and levers, a 5" TFT and an all-new Duke look.

4 features
2027 KTM 990 Duke — LED headlight

Smart LEDs

LED headlight

An all-new, lightweight LED headlight: daytime running lights that adjust their intensity to the ambient light, and an automatic low beam that stays on for a moment after the ride. Burns a hole in the dark — intelligently.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — Adjustability

5 clicks, front and rear

Adjustability

Five-click adjustment on the 43 mm WP APEX fork and the WP APEX shock for the ideal setup, with an adjustable handlebar and levers for the right posture — hitting the bullseye, every time.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — TFT display

5", bonded glass

TFT display

A 5" bonded-glass TFT with the latest graphics and software: faster, easier to navigate, fewer clicks to every feature. Works with the optional KTMconnect for navigation, audio and calls; USB-C for charging.

  • 5"TFT
2027 KTM 990 Duke — Bodywork

Purposefully naked

Bodywork

Devoid of clutter, packed with attitude — wicked at a standstill and imposing on the move. The 990 debuts an all-new look for the Duke, with aggressive lines and design elements that shout power.

02.Take aim, fire

Launch Control, a 947 cc LC8c twin with 123 PS — the most compact twin in class — and five ride modes.

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2027 KTM 990 Duke — Launch Control

Clutch out, go

Launch Control

Maximum acceleration from a standing start: select Launch Control, wind on the throttle, drop the clutch and blast off the line.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — LC8c parallel twin

947 cc, 123 PS

LC8c parallel twin

A 947 cc LC8c parallel twin with 123 PS and 103 Nm — the most compact twin in class, nestled in an all-new frame. More aggressive cam profiles and longer valve openings for rideability, a wider radiator with optimised airflow, and a new exhaust system.

  • 947cm³
  • 123PS
  • 103Nm
2027 KTM 990 Duke — Ride modes

Up to five

Ride modes

Street as default with full power, traction control and limited wheelie; Sport with a sharper throttle and some slip; Rain with maximum traction and reduced power. The optional Performance and Track modes turn it all the way up.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — Track mode

Optional

Track mode

From no-holds-barred street naked to apex-brawling race machine: ten-level slip control, the sharpest throttle response, five levels of anti-wheelie and Launch Control.

03.Style and function

Forged aluminium pegs that grip and damp, the ultimate mid-weight street-bike brief, and a seat with a 2° tilt.

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2027 KTM 990 Duke — Footpegs

Forged aluminium

Footpegs

High-strength, lightweight aluminium pegs for grip and a degree of vibration damping. The pillion has not been forgotten: a more comfortable knee angle for the passenger.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — Ergonomics

The ultimate mid-weight

Ergonomics

The brief was simple — the ultimate mid-weight street bike. The result is the lightest, most precise, most performance-focused mid-class naked, with the feedback and comfort to inspire confidence from beginners looking for more to advanced riders ripping up the tarmac.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — Seat

825 mm, 2° tilt

Seat

An 825 mm seat with a 2° tilt at the front for a sporty, aggressive position without compromising comfort; a cover that balances grip and freedom of movement for textile and leather gear alike.

  • 825 mmseat

04.All-in agility

Twin 300 mm discs with Supermoto ABS, a new tubular frame with forged parts, a die-cast swingarm that flexes on purpose, WP APEX and Bridgestone S22.

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2027 KTM 990 Duke — Brakes

Supermoto ABS

Brakes

Twin lightweight 300 mm floating discs with four-piston radially mounted calipers up front, a 240 mm disc at the rear, and a tried-and-tested ABS with Supermoto functionality.

  • 300 / 240 mmdiscs
2027 KTM 990 Duke — Frame

Forged, not pressed

Frame

A completely new tubular frame with torsional stiffness and rider feel as the priority — forged parts instead of sheet metal, an integrated swingarm pivot for extra stiffness, and an aluminium die-cast subframe that houses the airbox and intakes under the seat.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — Swingarm

Flex, on purpose

Swingarm

A new lightweight gravity die-cast swingarm with perfect levels of flex: streets and backroads are not perfect, and the flex absorbs the small bumps, making the shock more effective and the feedback clearer.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — WP APEX fork

Split function, 5 clicks

WP APEX fork

An adjustable 43 mm WP APEX open-cartridge fork with 140 mm of travel — compression and rebound in separate legs, each adjustable in five clicks to suit rider and road.

  • Ø 43 mm
  • 140 mmtravel
2027 KTM 990 Duke — WP APEX shock

Lighter linear spring

WP APEX shock

A gas-assisted WP APEX monotube shock with a new, lighter linear spring and a new setting for responsiveness and comfort; rebound in five clicks, preload by hand.

  • 150 mmtravel
2027 KTM 990 Duke — Wheels & tyres

Bridgestone S22

Wheels & tyres

Grippy Bridgestone S22 tyres — 120/70 R17 and 180/55 R17 — on lightweight alloy wheels, for excellent performance across road conditions.

01.Punish your rivals

A smart LED headlight, a stiffer 48 mm WP APEX front end with full adjustment, an 8.8" touchscreen and an R on the tank spoilers.

4 features
2027 KTM 990 Duke R — LED headlight

Smart LEDs

LED headlight

The dynamic, lightweight LED headlight serves its purpose when day turns to night: daytime running lights that adjust in intensity, and an automatic low beam that stays on for a moment after the ride is done.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Adjustability

Fully adjustable

Adjustability

From the fully adjustable WP APEX front end — with an upgraded, stiffer 48 mm fork — and the WP APEX shock to the adjustable bars and levers: dial in the sport-focused setup, then commit.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — TFT display

8.8", touchscreen

TFT display

Increased to 8.8": a landscape TFT touchscreen with an intuitive design and inductive technology, improved readability and optimisation at its core.

  • 8.8"touchscreen
2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Bodywork

R on the spoilers

Bodywork

Aggressive by nature, with an R on the tank spoilers that signals its top-of-the-line DNA. Inspired by heritage models in the KTM range, the white colourway is as cool as it is bold — at speed or at a standstill.

02.Finer-tuned

Launch Control from the top level of racing, 130 PS from the 947 cc LC8c, and a ride-mode concept with a Demo mode for the first 1 500 km.

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2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Launch Control

Race-developed

Launch Control

Corners matter — but wait until the start. Launch Control accelerates you ahead with pro-like assistance, developed at the highest levels of racing.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — LC8c parallel twin

947 cc, 130 PS

LC8c parallel twin

The R version of the 947 cc LC8c produces 7 PS more — 130 PS and 103 Nm — through improved mapping, from the most compact twin in class. The best just got better.

  • 947cm³
  • 130PS
  • 103Nm
2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Ride modes

Four standard, three optional

Ride modes

Rain, Street, Sport and the new Custom as standard; a trio of performance-based Track and Custom configurations as technical accessories — all available to try in Demo mode for the first 1 500 km.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Track mode

Optional

Track mode

Race the clock or your rivals: Track mode sharpens the throttle, puts Launch Control centre stage and sets the anti-wheelie in five levels from very low to very high — or off.

03.Form meets function

Pegs 33 mm back and 12.5 mm up for more lean angle, a 15 mm taller stance, and an 840 mm seat.

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2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Footpegs

33 mm back, 12.5 mm up

Footpegs

Aluminium pegs repositioned 33 mm backwards and 12.5 mm upwards with aggressive intent — more lean angle for fast riding.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Ergonomics

15 mm taller

Ergonomics

A bolder stance: 15 mm more seat height and the same gain in ground clearance, designed to feel as compact as possible while accommodating a wide range of riders — the most lightweight, agile, performance-focused mid-class naked.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Seat

840 mm

Seat

The seat character of the Duke, now at 840 mm thanks to the upgraded suspension — agility without sacrificing what you expect on the road.

  • 840 mmseat

04.Hitting the apex

Brembo Stylema monoblocs with an MCS master cylinder, a linkage swingarm for the first time on an LC8c naked, a 48 mm fork 34 % stiffer, and Michelin Power Cup 2.

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2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Brembo brakes

Stylema + MCS

Brembo brakes

Radially mounted four-piston Brembo Stylema monoblocs with an adjustable Brembo MCS master cylinder, larger 320 mm floating discs, lighter components and a more precise feel when it counts.

  • 320 / 240 mmdiscs
2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Frame

Sport-orientated

Frame

The tubular frame of the 990 Duke as the foundation — torsional stiffness and rider feel first — with an updated linkage mounting point that keeps the stiffness value, and an aluminium die-cast subframe with integrated side intakes.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Swingarm

First linkage on an LC8c naked

Swingarm

Visually the same from the side, adapted on top to connect the linkage: less material, more space for the triangle lever and push-rods. Still gravity die-cast, still flexible.

2027 KTM 990 Duke R — WP APEX 48 fork

34 % stiffer

WP APEX 48 fork

A 48 mm WP APEX open-cartridge fork with 143 mm of travel, 34 % stiffer, with upgraded settings and new forged aluminium triple clamps matched to its flex — a more planted feel from the first turn.

  • Ø 48 mm
  • 143 mmtravel
2027 KTM 990 Duke R — WP APEX shock

140 mm, linear spring

WP APEX shock

The new WP APEX shock completes the package: travel reduced by 10 mm to 140 mm, a linear spring that keeps comfort in relaxed riding, and a wheelbase 5 mm longer at 1 481 mm.

  • 140 mmtravel
2027 KTM 990 Duke R — Wheels & tyres

Michelin Power Cup 2

Wheels & tyres

Michelin Power Cup 2 — 120/70 R17 and 180/55 R17 — on lightweight alloy wheels adapted from the Super Duke R.

05.Warranty & support

New bikes, delivered through authorised channels, with the paperwork the warranty is tied to.

2027 KTM 990 Duke — Premium manufacturer's warranty

Model year 2025 onwards · up to 4 years

Premium manufacturer's warranty

Street-legal KTM models from model year 2025 onwards carry up to 4 years of manufacturer coverage. It stays valid with scheduled services at an authorised KTM dealer, under the standard conditions on the delivery certificate. Every bike NTG supplies is new and comes with that certificate.

Technical details

Specifications

Manufacturer data, model year 2027, for the spec selected above. Delivered spec can vary by market — we confirm on the order confirmation.

Design2-cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC parallel twin, Euro 5+
Displacement947 cm³
Power123 PS
Torque103 Nm
Transmission6-speed
Engine managementBosch EMS, ride-by-wire
CoolingLiquid, water/oil heat exchanger
CO₂110 g/km
FrameChromium-molybdenum steel, engine as stressed member, powder coated
SubframeAluminium die-cast, powder coated
Front brake2 × 300 mm discs, 4-piston radial calipers
Rear brake240 mm disc, single-piston floating caliper
Chain520 X-ring
Wheels3.5 × 17" / 5.5 × 17", cast aluminium
TyresBridgestone S22, 120/70 R17 · 180/55 R17
Steering head angle65.8°
Trail100 mm
FrontWP APEX open cartridge, Ø 43 mm
RearWP APEX monoshock
Travel front140 mm
Travel rear150 mm
Front adjustmentCompression, rebound (5 clicks)
Rear adjustmentRebound (5 clicks), preload
Seat height825 mm
Ground clearance195 mm
Wheelbase1 476 ± 15 mm
Tank capacity14.8 l
Weight, without fuel179 kg

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2027 KTM 990 Duke

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