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Dedicated Subsystem WorkbenchPlatform Gen: 2018–2024

2021 KTM 790 / 890 Duke / R Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Sag Tuner

Front fork travel, rear shock travel, spring preload, damping click baselines, and dynamic rider sag calculator for 2021 KTM 790 / 890 Duke / R.

Technical PassportOEM VERIFIED
Engine
889cc
Cooling
Liquid-Cooled
Final Drive
520 Chain
Engine Oil
2.80 L (2.96 US qt)
Spark Plug
NGK LMAR9AI-8
Front Tire
120/70ZR17
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Gen 2018–2024

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2018 through 2024.

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7 Production Years (2018–2024)
Suggested Items4 Verified Workshop Consumables Available for this Job
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Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Interactive Sag Tuner

Showa • KYB • WP Standards
OEM hydraulic capacities, air-gap measurement standards, clicker baselines, and mathematical rider sag tuning.
Shop Fork Seals & Wipers
Fork Architecture
Inverted USD Split Cartridge (43mm WP APEX)
Oil Volume Per Leg
480 ml (16.2 US fl oz) per leg
OEM Fluid Specification
Motorex Racing Fork Oil 4W (SAE 4W)
Air-Gap Spec (Oil Level)
105 mm (4.13 in) compressed, spring removed
Fork Seal Dimensions
43 x 52.9 x 11.4 mm
Total Suspension Travel
Front: 140 mm • Rear: 150 mm
Target Rider Sag: 35 - 42 mm (25 - 30% of 140 mm travel)
Front Preload Baseline
Non-adjustable progressive spring
Rebound Damping Baseline
Split-circuit right leg rebound valving
Compression Damping Baseline
Split-circuit left leg compression valving
Target Free Sag (Unladen)
20 - 26 mm
Enter 3-Point Sag Measurements (mm)
Suspension Sag Diagnosis & Geometry Status
Enter your extended, static, and rider measurements on the left (or select a preset) to compute exact sag percentages and spring preload recommendations.
Factory Fluid StandardDirect Spec
Motul Factory Line Fork Oil 5W (1 Liter)
Formulated with anti-foam agents and shear-stable viscosity index improvers to prevent damping fade under aggressive riding heat.
Fork & Dust Seal KitExact Stanchion Fit
All Balls Racing 43mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit
Features directional triple-lip rubber seal profile and external garter springs engineered to withstand heavy stanchion flex without weeping.
Air-Gap Tuning PhysicsBottoming Control
105 mm (4.13 in) compressed, spring removed
Trapped air column acts as a progressive spring in final 30% of stroke. Adding +5mm oil increases bottoming resistance without stiffening small bump compliance.
Recommended Maintenance Parts: Motul Factory Line Fork Oil 5W (1 Liter) • All Balls Racing 43mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

0 Open Campaigns (Clean)
U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).
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No Active Federal Safety Recalls Reported
The U.S. DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records zero open safety recall campaigns for the 2021 KTM 790 / 890 Duke / R platform. Always check your individual 17-digit VIN at an authorized dealership or via NHTSA.gov for individual recall completions.

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