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The Best KTM Motorcycles

KTM's whole philosophy is sharp, light, and a little bit unhinged: bikes built to be ridden hard. Whether you want a city scalpel or a rally-bred ADV, here are the orange machines we rate.

  1. KTM · naked

    KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO

    9.0

    The bored-out 1350cc LC8 V-twin delivers 190 hp with brutal midrange, while semi-active WP suspension and full electronics keep the unhinged Super Duke usable.

    Consensus from 1000PS · Cycle World · Motorcycle.com

    Price
    $21,499
    Engine
    1350cc
    Power
    190hp
    Seat
    834mm
  2. KTM · adventure

    KTM 890 Adventure R

    8.7

    Closer to a big enduro than a touring ADV, arguably the most off-road-capable middleweight on sale, if you can live with the tall seat.

    Consensus from MCN · Cycle World · Rider Magazine

    Price
    $14,599
    Engine
    889cc
    Power
    105hp
    Seat
    880mm
  3. KTM · naked

    KTM 990 Duke

    8.3

    An aggressive featherweight naked with a punchy 947 LC8c twin and deep electronics; sharp ergonomics and a firm ride reward committed riders over newcomers.

    Consensus from 1000PS · Bennetts · Cycle News

    Price
    $12,499
    Engine
    947cc
    Power
    123hp
    Seat
    825mm
  4. KTM · naked

    KTM 125 Duke

    8.2

    The sharpest, best-equipped 125 on sale: a punchy single, full-colour TFT and grown-up chassis make it feel like a much bigger bike.

    Consensus from MCN · Bennetts · Visordown

    Price
    $5,499
    Engine
    125cc
    Power
    15hp
    Seat
    820mm
  5. KTM · naked

    KTM 390 Duke

    8.0

    The sharpest, most feature-rich small naked on the market: fast and flickable, though vibration and patchy finish stop a clean sweep.

    Consensus from RevZilla · Cycle World · MCN

    Price
    $5,899
    Engine
    399cc
    Power
    44hp
    Seat
    820mm

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