2024 marks a major 12 months for KTM, extra particularly, for the Duke vary of bare streetfighters. First hitting the scene again in 1994, this 12 months marks the Duke’s 30th birthday, and it goes with out saying that this bare bike has grown as much as be fairly the specimen. The Duke has just about set the usual for the middleweight bare bike market, and right this moment, with the 1390 Super Duke R, raises the bar within the hyper bare section.

Speaking of the 1390 Super Duke R, it’s fairly the way in which to rejoice the Duke’s thirtieth birthday with a bang. Unveiled at EICMA 2023, the Super Duke 1390 Duke R is by far essentially the most highly effective and technologically superior mannequin to bear the Super Duke title, solely to be outdone by its extra premium sibling, the Super Duke R Evo. The earlier technology marked the primary time we noticed the Super Duke R Evo, and again then, a lot of fans thought that it was the very pinnacle of what KTM needed to supply by way of efficiency. Well, as it might prove, KTM pushed the bounds of efficiency even additional. With that being stated, let’s check out the inside workings of the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo.

The Belly Of The Beast

The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke Evo is rocking a brand new 1,350cc V-Twin engine.

Let’s first check out crucial a part of this bike: the engine. For 2024, the Super Duke R Evo is rocking a redesigned LC8 V-Twin. With an elevated displacement of 1,350cc, it pumps out insane quantities of energy with 190 ponies at 10,000 rpm and 106 pound-feet at 8,000 rpm. As such, it’s 49cc up and 10 horsepower stronger than its predecessor. The new LC8 engine will get a excessive compression ratio of 13.5:1 and breathes by a bigger and optimized airbox, in addition to two new 60-millimeter throttle our bodies. Fueling is supplied by Keihin EFI expertise.

Razor-Sharp Underpinnings

Thanks to its quick wheelbase and comparatively low weight, the 1390 Super Duke R guarantees limitless wheelies.

The earlier technology KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo boasted Team Orange’s signature trellis body, and the identical is carried over to the 2024 mannequin. It’s a chromium-molybdenum metal trellis body that’s been powder coated in KTM’s signature orange colorway. Like earlier than, the 1390 Super Duke R Evo will get the perfect suspension elements from WP. The 48-millimeter WP APEX forks characteristic Semi-Active Technology (SAT) with tuning made lighter up entrance due to improved sensors. The similar sensors present razor sharp dealing with in keeping with the highway circumstances.

WP’s semi-active suspension system consists of a number of suspension modes that enable riders to tailor the bike’s dealing with in keeping with their preferences. These embrace Auto, Comfort, Street, Sport, and a brand new Rain mode for enhanced security. Meanwhile, for these searching for the perfect package, KTM presents an non-compulsory Suspension Pro package deal which incorporates Track and Pro modes with Anti-Dive and Factory Start options.

The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo is supplied with WP APEX Semi-Active Technology (SAT). 

As for the brakes, the Super Duke R Evo is supplied with Brembo Stylema Monobloc four-piston calipers up entrance, and a two-piston Brembo caliper on the rear. The radially mounted entrance calipers clamp down on massive, 320mm rotors, whereas the rear brake consists of a single 240mm setup. Like earlier than, cornering ABS from Bosch, in addition to a Supermoto ABS mode comes commonplace. Transferring all the ability to the bottom is an enormous rear tire measuring 200/55, with a entrance tire (that’s within the air fairly often) measuring 120/70. The bike rolls on 17-inch entrance and rear wheels.

It’s All About Technology

The 1390 Super Duke R Evo sports activities all of the race-derived tech you could possibly ever dream of. 

KTM’s bikes have all the time been massive on tech, and it goes with out saying that the 1390 Super Duke R Evo is the most important by way of tech by far. KTM equips it with a number of journey modes consisting of Rain, Street, Sport, and the beforehand talked about Track and Performance modes. It will get a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) that unlocks cornering aids comparable to lean-sensitive ABS and traction-control. The similar chip offers the bike a breadth of non-compulsory options, too, together with a five-level engine brake management setup, a telemetry display, lap timer, and five-levels of wheelie management.

KTMconnect Bluetooth smartphone pairing is included within the combine, and permits rides to pair their telephones with the bike to entry navigation, take heed to music, and make and obtain cellphone calls whereas on the go. All this may be seen with nice readability through KTM’s five-inch full-color TFT show, which now options new infographics for straightforward navigation. Through the handlebar-mounted switchgear, riders can entry cruise management and toggle all the opposite options. Lastly, the bike additionally will get the KTM Race On keyless ignition system.

A New, (Not So) Pretty Face

The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo has a brand new LED headlight and up to date bodywork. 

KTM’s styling has all the time been about aggressive, angular traces that draw consideration attributable to their otherworldly seems. Clearly, KTM wished to capitalize on this with the 2024 1390 Super Duke R Evo, because it now will get a brand new LED projector headlight. The new headlight design is polarizing at greatest, and is a stark departure from KTM’s twin LED setup within the earlier mannequin. Some folks describe the brand new headlight as hideous, whereas others assume it’s a murals. We’ll depart that call as much as you, as a result of as they are saying, magnificence is within the eye of the beholder.

What we do know is that it’s loaded with a lot of tech. Apart from being 700 grams lighter, the headlight can also be able to robotically adjusting brightness relying on ambient lighting. It additionally has a “Coming Home” perform, whereby the sunshine stays on for a time frame after the ignition has been switched off, lighting your means round your storage or driveway after a protracted evening of spirited driving.

Headlight apart, the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo will get new aggressive bodywork which is notably completely different from the earlier mannequin, however nonetheless unmistakably KTM. The bike undoubtedly seems prefer it’s been spending extra time within the gymnasium, and consequently, will get a much bigger gas tank with a 1.5-liter improve versus the earlier mannequin. It now has a 4.6-gallon (17.4-liter) gas capability, guaranteeing just a little extra vary in between fill-ups.

Compact Dimensions

KTM claims a moist weight of simply 441 kilos. 

Despite all the ability and tech the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo is packing, it manages to take action in a package deal that’s compact and impressively light-weight. KTM claims a moist weight of 441 kilos, whereas the earlier bike tipped the scales at 437 kilos – this marks only a four-pound improve, which is frankly thoughts blowing contemplating the brand new bike is packing a much bigger engine and rather more tech. With a wheelbase of 58.7 inches, it’s practically similar to the 58.9-inch wheelbase of its predecessor, so dank wheelies are absolutely assured. It additionally has the identical 32.8-inch seat top as its predecessor, so pay attention to that for those who’re on the shorter aspect of the spectrum.

Pricing And Availability

The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo sports activities up to date styling however remains to be unmistakably KTM. 

The new KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo is now accessible from KTM dealerships throughout the US. It carries an MSRP beginning at $21,499 USD. That being stated, availability will certainly range per area, so we suggest getting in contact together with your nearest KTM vendor, or visiting their official web site within the supply hyperlink beneath.