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Detailed images of KTM’s next-generation parallel-twin engine have emerged via the latest design registrations. 

  • KTM latest generation LC8c engine appears in design registrations. 
  • The new 990cc parallel-twin engine likely to make more than 130hp. 

While the overall design looks similar to the current LC8c twin, there is a new casting for the block, cylinders and head.

It’s essential to take note that the LC8c mill is unique, mainly because it started out as a 799cc (790) and had a bump to 889cc (890) thanks to a bigger bore – increased from 88mm to 90.7mm. 

Nevertheless, it’s given an extensive rework to achieve the bigger 990cc while retaining the LC8c (liquid-cooled 8-valve compact) nomenclature. 

To allow for easier comparison, refer to the side-by-side images below. 

Why the similarities? It would allow the new mill to slot into existing models if needed. 

Also, the images prove that despite some similarities, every major part, including the crankcases, cylinder head, and transmission, has received extensive revisions. 

The cylinders also appear taller, indicating an increase in the engine’s stroke. 

According to reports, the engine is likely to be manufactured in China by the CFMOTO-KTM partnership and could appear in CFMOTO-branded bikes soon after. 

The current 890 engine makes a good 119hp – although KTM managed to squeeze 133hp from the RC 8C – therefore, in 990 forms, it could pass the 130hp mark, particularly the RC 990. 

That said, we expect the new mill to find its way first into the 990 Duke later this year, followed by the RC 990. 

Umum mengetahui KTM sebelum ini telah pun menghentikan pengeluaran KTM 790 Adventure dan 790 Duke dan digantikan dengan model 890.

Keputusan itu dibuat setelah hak pembuatan enjin parallel-twin 799cc itu diserahkan kepada rakan sekerja di China, CFMOTO.

CFMOTO menggunakan enjin tersebut bagi menghasilkan motosikal adventure mereka sendiri menerusi CFMOTO 800MT sementara KTM pula beralih dengan enjin lebih besar dengan memperkenalkan 890 Duke dan 890 Adventure.

Bagaimanapun, bagi tahun 2023, KTM menghidupkan semula 790 Adventure dan 790 Duke untuk pasaran global dengan bantuan CFMOTO yang akan menghasilkan kedua-dua model keluaran 2023 ini.

Hasilnya, KTM 790 Adventure 2023 masih lagi menawarkan 95hp dan 88Nm daripada enjin 799cc tersebut. 

Meskipun enjin kekal sama, namun terdapat beberapa penambahbaikan telah dilaksanakan pada model 2023 ini termasuk kotak udara dan ‘friction plates’ baharu.

KTM juga mendakwa kadar putaran jisim turut naik 20 peratus sekaligus meningkatkan prestasi jentera sewaktu di selekoh.

Bagaimanapun, naik taraf terbesar adalah IMU 6D yang menawarkan fungsi Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control, ABS, Motor Slip Regulation dan ‘riding mode’. 

Model 2023 ini juga mendapat fungsi Quickshifter+ sebagai standard. 

Ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk:

  • fork depan WP Apex 43mm dengan jarak pergerakan 200mm.
  • tayar Pirelli Scorpion STR.
  • tangki 20L.

Spyshots surface of upcoming KTM 990 Duke undergoing tests and it appears close to production. Could we see it launched in 2023?

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