Intro: KTM 2026 990 Duke R, A.K.A. “The Punisher”

2026 KTM 990 Duke R Review: 14 Street and Track Fast Facts

The 2026 KTM 990 Duke R slots into the Austrian brand’s lineup as the sharpest tool in KTM’s middleweight naked sportbike shed, bridging the gap between everyday streetfighter and track-day weapon. Tested on canyon roads near Palm Springs and taken for a track day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, the R model builds upon the already […] The post 2026 KTM 990 Duke R Review: 14 Street and Track Fast Facts appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Intro: KTM 2026 990 Duke R, A.K.A. “The Punisher”

Delayed by KTM’s financial challenges, the 990 Duke R is finally here. Starting from the base of the 990 Duke, the R model is enhanced all the way through. Refinement in each and every key area of the machine adds up to a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts – it’s a different machine, and KTM reflects this by granting the Duke R a different nickname, “The Punisher.” KTM brought motojournalists to the Palm Springs area for a two-day i…