Among the buzz of the first day of EICMA 2023 was KTM, one of the biggest European manufacturers of the modern era. Following a brief hiatus from the expo, KTM made its presence felt in full force with the unveiling of a new, highly anticipated model, the 990 Duke.
It was in 2017 when KTM decided to enter the middleweight naked bike segment with the 790 Duke, also known as the Scalpel. However, it was clear that the 790 just wasn’t enough. In 2022, KTM introduced the 890 Duke and 890 Duke R, and now, at EICMA 2023 for the 2024 model-year, the KTM 990 Duke is ready to tear up the streets. That being said, it seems that the new bike blurs the line between the middleweight and heavyweight naked bike segment, particularly because of its cutting-edge performance and tech. Let’s dive right in.
