KTM’s middleweight range doesn’t abide by five-year renewal cycles. The 790 Duke emerged on the scene in 2018 only to be replaced by the 890 Duke R in 2020. One year later, in 2021, the base model 890 Duke joined its R-spec sibling, and the family looks to gain another member this year with the 2022 890 Duke GP.
Announced in a press release and via social media, the Mattighofen firm will launch its Midweight Naked campaign throughout February, 2022. KTM plans to roll out details behind its revised 2022 890 Duke R on February 7, 2022, which the company claims to be “an even sharper iteration of The Super Scalpel". Of course, the R variant already boasts premium WP Apex suspension and Brembo Stylema calipers, so we can’t wait to see if other chassis adjustments highlight the refresh.
