Can you ride the KTM 890 Duke on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the KTM 890 Duke (2021 onwards) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!
KTM 890 Duke (2021 onwards)
The KTM 890 Duke is an 889cc naked bike based on the 790 Duke. It features the same modern design with lots of aggressive lines and cool details. It is a more affordable option compared to the KTM 890 Duke R, but you won’t get the top-shelf brakes and tyres with this motorcycle. Although the bike performs really well on the road, don’t expect it to beat the competition on the track.
The KTM 890 Duke comes equipped with a colour TFT dash and riding modes as standard. There are lots of optional features available, such as a quickshifter, engine braking control, launch control, etc.
The base model of the KTM 890 Duke is not A2-compliant due to its 85 kW power output, so you will have to buy the A2 version of the bike (KTM 890 Duke L), which is factory restricted to 70 kW.
Please note that the below specifications are for the regular non-A2-compliant KTM 890 Duke model, rather than the 35kW / 70kW A2-compliant one.
A2 Licence Compliance
The KTM 890 Duke is a 889cc A2-friendly standard bike. It has a power output of 85 kW (113 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 58.8% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the KTM 890 Duke on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the KTM 890 Duke.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KTM |
| Category | Standard |
| Engine type | Parallel Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 889cc |
| Power output | 85 kW |
| Torque output | 68 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 140 mph |
| Horsepower | 113 bhp |
| Weight | 169 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm |
| Front tyre size | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre size | 180/55-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 14 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 180 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 60 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 2.8 litres |
| Annual road tax | £121 |
| Price | £9,600 |
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