KTM 890 Duke R (2020+) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and service intervals for the KTM 890 Duke R, announced at EICMA 2019 for the 2020 model year. (Originally it was announced for 2021, but KTM brought it forward.)
The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportier (and slightly more expensive) sibling to the KTM 890 Duke, though the 890 Duke R was actually announced first.
The KTM 890 Duke R is part of the 890 series of motorcycles. It’s based on the same 889cc DOHC liquid-cooled parallel twin as in the 890 Adventure R, but is tuned differently, more for power, making a peak of 89 kW (119 hp) at 9250 rpm.
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What you need to service your KTM 890 Duke R
Apart from basic motorcycle maintenance tools, here are a few spares, fluids, and consumables that will help you service your KTM 890 Duke R motorcycle.
KTM recommends using Motorex items. Motorex is a Swiss brand.
| Part | KTM 890 Duke R spec |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | The manual specifies Motorex Power Synthetic 4T 10W/50, or another SAE 10W/50 fully synthetic engine oil that meets JASO T903 MA2 spec. |
| Oil filter | Use part number 61338015200 or K&N part KN-650, a popular equivalent. (This oil filter is used in most KTM adventure bikes.) |
| Fork oil | The manual recommends SAE 5 fork oil, preferably Motorex 5W Racing Fork Oil. |
| Brake fluid | The manual requires DOT 4 or DOT 5.1, recommending Castrol DOT 4 or Motorex DOT 5.1 brake fluid. |
| Brake Pads | Front brake pads are Brembo 10A-HH pads, part number 61313030000. Rear brake pads are Toshiba TTH38GF part number 50313090000. You can also opt for EBC HH pads. Front brake pads are FA447HH, rear brake pads are FA213HH. |
| Air filter | Part number for the air filter is 64106015000 and it’s highly effective. |
| Coolant | KTM recommends Motorex Coolant M3.0 or other “high-grade, silicate-free coolant with corrosion inhibitors”. |
| Spark plug | Use an NGK LMAR9AI-10 to change spark plugs. |
| Chain maintenance | Maintain the chain with a Motorex chain cleaner and Motorex chain lube. |
Maintenance Schedule for the KTM 890 Duke R
Below is the maintenance schedule for the KTM 890 Duke, adapted from the manual.
Notes:
- Maintenance schedule intervals for the KTM 890 Duke are 15000 km (9300 mi), with a major service (valve service & new plugs) every two intervals.
- After the end of the service schedule, keep repeating it in this pattern.
- The maintenance schedule in the manual is broken up into two sections — required maintenance and recommended maintenance (but you should do both).
Required maintenance
| miles x 1000 | 0.62 | 9 | 18.6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| km x 1000 | 1 | 15 | 30 | Every |
| [Dealer] Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| [Dealer] Program the shift shaft sensor. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change the engine oil and the oil filter, clean the oil screens. (Motorex Power Synthetic 4T 10W/50, KN-650) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the front brake pads. (FA447HH to replace) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the rear brake pads. (FA213HH to replace) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the brake discs. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the brake lines for damage and leakage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the front brake fluid level. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the rear brake fluid level. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change the front brake fluid. (Castrol DOT 4) | 2 years | |||
| Change the rear brake fluid. (Castrol DOT 4) | 2 years | |||
| Check the free travel of the clutch lever | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the free travel of the foot brake lever | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks. Perform service as needed and depending on how the vehicle is used. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Clean the dust boots of the fork legs | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check the steering head bearing for play. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the tire condition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check tire pressure | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide. (Motorex chain cleaner and Motorex chain lube) | ✓ | ✓ | Year | |
| Check the chain tension | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change the spark plugs. (NGK LMAR9AI-10) | ✓ | |||
| Check the valve clearance. | ✓ | |||
| Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (top up with Motorex Coolant M3.0) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the cables for damage and routing without kinks | ✓ | ✓ | Year | |
| Change the air filter (64106015000), clean the air filter box. | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check the fuel pressure and the absorbing elements of the fuel tank bracket. | ✓ | ✓ | Year | |
| Check the headlight setting. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Final check: Check the vehicle is roadworthy and take a test ride. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| [Dealer] Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| [Dealer] Set the service interval display. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| [Dealer] Make a service entry in KTMDealer.net | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
Recommended maintenance
| miles x 1000 | 0.62 | 9.3 | 18.6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| km x 1000 | 1 | 15 | 30 | Every |
| Check the frame | ✓ | |||
| Check the link fork | ✓ | |||
| Check/clean the oil nozzle for clutch lubrication | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check the swingarm bearing for play | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check the wheel bearing for play | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Empty the drainage hoses | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check all hoses (fuel, coolant, bleeder, drainage etc.) and sleeves for cracking, leaks, and incorrect routing | ✓ | ✓ | Year | |
| Grease all moving parts (e.g. side stand, hand lever, chain) and check for smooth operation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check the tightness of the safety-relevant screws and nuts which are easily accessible. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change the coolant (Motorex Coolant M3.0) | 4 years |
Wheels and Tyres for the KTM 890 Duke R
Below are tyre sizes and recommended pressures for the KTM 890 Duke. It ships with Michelin Power Cup 2 tyres stock.
These are specifications recommended for specific tyres and assumed weights; adjust them based on your own weight, riding conditions, and so on.
| Wheel | Tyre size | Tyre pressure (cold) |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL | 33 psi (2.3 bar) |
| Back | 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL | Solo: 36 psi (2.5 bar) With passenger/luggage: 38 psi (2.6 bar) |
About the KTM 890 Duke
The KTM 890 Duke R is KTM’s premium middleweight standard sportbike.
It’s definitely a sportbike, but with handlebars, making it a sportbike that’s much more usable every day, like the Yamaha MT-09 SP for example.
The 890 Duke R continues the same spirit of the “middleweight” KTM Duke motorcycles. They’re a lower-weight, lower-power, but still very high-spec an alternative the trailblazing Super Duke R.
In no way should you consider the 890 Duke R to be a “beginner” version of the SDR, other than that it’s not quite as extreme.
The KTM 890 Duke R replaces the KTM 790 Duke (which never got an R version), which was already a game-changer for KTM (two pistons in a Duke, rather than just one!). But the 890 R takes it a step further.
The KTM 890 Duke R was announced and released earlier than the standard 890 Duke, perhaps to ease the pain of 790 Duke buyers who had only recently made their commitments.
Here’s what the 890 Duke R gets on top of the 890 Duke (standard, non-R):
| Spec | 890 Duke | 890 Duke R |
|---|---|---|
| Peak power | 86 kW (115 hp) @ 10500 rpm | 89 kW (119 hp) @ 9250 rpm |
| Peak torque | 92 Nm (68 lb-ft) @ 8000 rpm | 99 Nm (79 lb-ft) @ 7750 rpm |
| Suspension | WP Apex suspension front and rear, with only preload adjustability in the rear | WP Apex Pro suspension with full adjustability |
| KTM front brakes, 300 mm discs | Brembo Stylema calipers, 320mm discs | |
| Tyres | Continental ContiRoad | Michelin Power Cup 2 |
| Handling | Lower ground clearance, lean angle, and seat height. More relaxed rider triangle | Higher ground clearance, more lean angle, higher seat, more aggressive rider triangle |
You basically get a lot more bang for your buck in the 890 Duke R. You get a lot more bang, period!
Manual for the KTM 890 Duke R
The above maintenance schedule comes from the user’s manual for the KTM 890 Duke from the 2021 model year.
You can get the user manual directly from KTM’s website.
