2026 KTM 990 Duke R Test Review: Top Speed, Pros, and Cons - Engine, Performance, and Top Speed

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Scritto da Luca Salvatelli
Categoria: Global Moto News (EN)

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KTM 990 DUKE R 2026 Review: Engine, Performance, and Top Speed

    Top Speed: The real top speed recorded via GPS is 248 km/h, reached in sixth gear at approximately 10,200 rpm.

    Acceleration: 0-100 km/h is covered in 3.2 seconds, thanks in part to the evolved Launch Control that minimizes wheelies.

    Engine Smoothness and On-Off: The Bosch injection has been refined. The on-off effect, once critical on Duke models, has almost disappeared in Street map, while it remains present but manageable in Track map.

    Sixth Gear Roll-on: The parallel twin accepts dropping to 3,000 rpm in sixth gear; below this threshold, engine knocking occurs, requiring a downshift.

    General Performance: With 130 HP and generous torque, the engine offers constant pull from 4,500 rpm to the rev limiter, with a character very similar to a V-twin.