The new parallel-twin engine will be the very first KTM parallel-twin engine to include a side-slung exhaust muffler. Its obvious that KTM has actually been dealing with a new parallel-twin engine for its approaching models such as the just recently spied RC 990, which will displace almost 1,000 cc. Now, new images have appeared offering us a closer look at the internal changes KTM has made to its new parallel-twin mill. New engine reported to displace almost 1,000 ccAlmost all engine elements new or reworkedNew KTM 990cc parallel-twin engine: detailsKTMs liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine made its launching on the 790 Duke, which has actually been upgraded for 2023, and at that time it displaced 799cc. Consequently, after the strict Euro-5/ BS6 emission norms started, KTM increased the displacement to 889cc and stuck that engine in the 890 series of bikes covering the 890 Duke, 890 Duke R, 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R. The boost in displacement achieved the first time around, from 799cc to 889cc, was a fairly simple task, done by increasing the bore from 88mm to 90.7 mm, while the 68.8 mm stroke stayed unchanged. Modified exhaust ports on the new engine (left), compared to the old one (right). This time, however, the KTM parallel-twin engine has actually been greatly reworked and includes a various head, engine cases, oil sump and exhaust ports, compared to the 889cc powerplant. The oil sump on the brand-new engine has actually been moved to one side to most likely make some area for a larger catalytic converter to fulfill the more stringent emission norms. For all practical purposes, this is a new engine. While the specific capability stays under wraps (for now), the brand-new mill is rumoured to displace nearly 1,000 cc. This new engine will likely spawn a minimum of 3 brand-new designs– 990 Duke, RC 990 and a 990 adventure.There is no word on power or torque figures yet, but considered that the 790 Duke produced 105hp and the 890 Duke R produces 121hp, its sensible to expect that this new engine will make someplace between 140-145hp. That will bring it quite close to the 955cc L-Twin in the Ducati Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2. It stays to be seen whether this motor will change the one in the 890 Duke or be sold alongside. Image Source