Naked Motorcycles
2027KTM 990 Duke
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The 2027 KTM 990 Duke is a mid-size naked bike powered by a 947cc parallel-twin LC8c engine producing 121.3 hp and 103 Nm, built around a new chromium-molybdenum steel frame using the engine as a stressed member. WP APEX suspension (140mm front, 150mm rear travel) and Bridgestone S22 tyres on cast wheels give it sharp street handling, while radial 4-piston front brakes with Supermoto-ABS provide stopping power. At 179 kg dry with an 825mm seat height, it's positioned as an accessible but serious middleweight naked.
- Capacity
- 947.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 179.0 kg
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Power
- 121.3 HP
What’s new for the 2027 KTM 990 Duke
vs the 2026| Spec | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 121.3 HP (90.6 kW) @ 9500 RPM | 121.3 HP |
| Torque | 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM | 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) |
| Dry weight | — | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) |
| Wet weight | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) | not listed |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43mm fork, 140mm travel |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX monoshock, 150mm travel |
| Front brakes | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper | Twin 300mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc | 240mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sporty street riding and daily commuting
- Built for
- Punchy parallel-twin naked with sharp handling and strong brakes
- Not ideal for
- Riders wanting a dedicated long-distance tourer or passenger comfort
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 947.0 ccm
- Power
- 121.3 HP
- Torque
- 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6777 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1476 mm
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Dry weight
- 179.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.80 litres
- Ground clearance
- 195 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- WP APEX 43mm fork, 140mm travel
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX monoshock, 150mm travel
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Twin 300mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- 240mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- ABS
- Dual channel
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Front Wheel
- 17.0 in
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
- Rear Wheel
- 17.0 in
Other
- Comments
- Bridgestone S22 tyres. 520 X-Ring chain. 5in TFT display. Supermoto ABS mode. Wet weight not published by KTM for this model.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 947 cc | 947 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 179 kg |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14.8 L | 14.8 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM 990 Duke?
The 2027 KTM 990 Duke has a Capacity of 947.0 ccm (57.79 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 990 Duke have?
The 2027 KTM 990 Duke has a Power of 121.3 HP.
How many gears does the KTM 990 Duke have?
The 2027 KTM 990 Duke has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM 990 Duke?
The 2027 KTM 990 Duke has a Torque of 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the KTM 990 Duke weigh?
The 2027 KTM 990 Duke has a Dry weight of 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds).
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