Published: 07 November 2023 Updated: 07 November 2023. KTM have whipped the covers off a brand-new 990 Duke naked, which takes over from the departing 890 as the firm’s mid-size sporting option The Beast, as KTM has called the Super Duke since its release in 2014, will still be powered by the 180 horsepower, 103 lb-ft of torque, 1301cc V-twin, the engine itself remaining largely unchanged for 2023, but there are a few notable exceptions to the 2022 model. KTM’s shaved 1.7 pounds off the crankcase, which now has its motor and linkage Check. Electronic semi-active WP suspension, rider aids galore, and a proven trellis frame? Check. ZcW1G.