The KTM Duke 890 has become a well-known, incredibly fun, and capable middleweight naked bike with impressive performance and handling. However, several reports have emerged about reliability issues like oil leaks, electrical problems, and worse, engine failure. Others swear by the thrill of the ride, while others say steer clear of the bike because of those concerns. This has caused a big debate in the motorcycle community about whether the performance and character of the Duke 890 outweigh its possible reliability issues. Riders are left wondering whether to leap into this exciting machine or take the safer route with another manufacturer’s machine.