2024 marks a big yr for KTM, extra particularly, for the Duke vary of bare streetfighters. First hitting the scene again in 1994, this yr 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 at present, with the 1390 Tremendous Duke R, raises the bar within the hyper bare phase.

Talking of the 1390 Tremendous Duke R, it’s fairly the best way to have a good time the Duke’s thirtieth birthday with a bang. Unveiled at EICMA 2023, the Tremendous Duke 1390 Duke R is by far probably the most highly effective and technologically superior mannequin to bear the Tremendous Duke title, solely to be outdone by its extra premium sibling, the Tremendous Duke R Evo. The earlier technology marked the primary time we noticed the Tremendous Duke R Evo, and again then, plenty of fans thought that it was the very pinnacle of what KTM needed to provide by way of efficiency. Nicely, as it will end up, KTM pushed the bounds of efficiency even additional. With that being stated, let’s check out the interior workings of the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo.

The Stomach Of The Beast

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

Let’s first check out a very powerful a part of this bike: the engine. For 2024, the Tremendous 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 brand new LC8 engine will get a excessive compression ratio of 13.5:1 and breathes by means of 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

Because of its quick wheelbase and comparatively low weight, the 1390 Tremendous Duke R guarantees limitless wheelies.

The earlier technology KTM 1290 Tremendous Duke R Evo boasted Staff 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 Tremendous Duke R Evo will get the easiest suspension elements from WP. The 48-millimeter WP APEX forks function Semi-Energetic Know-how (SAT) with tuning made lighter up entrance due to improved sensors. The identical sensors present razor sharp dealing with in response to the street 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 response to their preferences. These embrace Auto, Consolation, Road, Sport, and a brand new Rain mode for enhanced security. In the meantime, for these in search of the easiest package, KTM provides an non-compulsory Suspension Professional bundle which incorporates Observe and Professional modes with Anti-Dive and Manufacturing unit Begin options.

The 2024 KTM 1390 Tremendous Duke R Evo is supplied with WP APEX Semi-Energetic Know-how (SAT). 

As for the brakes, the Tremendous 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 giant, 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 normal. Transferring all the ability to the bottom is a large 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 Know-how

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

KTM’s bikes have at all times been large on tech, and it goes with out saying that the 1390 Tremendous Duke R Evo is the most important by way of tech by far. KTM equips it with a number of experience modes consisting of Rain, Road, Sport, and the beforehand talked about Observe and Efficiency modes. It will get a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) that unlocks cornering aids comparable to lean-sensitive ABS and traction-control. The identical 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, hearken to music, and make and obtain cellphone calls whereas on the go. All this may be seen with nice readability by way of KTM’s five-inch full-color TFT show, which now options new infographics for straightforward navigation. Via 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) Fairly Face

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

KTM’s styling has at all times been about aggressive, angular traces that draw consideration because of their otherworldly appears. Clearly, KTM needed to capitalize on this with the 2024 1390 Tremendous Duke R Evo, because it now will get a brand new LED projector headlight. The brand new headlight design is polarizing at greatest, and is a stark departure from KTM’s twin LED setup within the earlier mannequin. Some individuals describe the brand new headlight as hideous, whereas others assume it’s a murals. We’ll go away 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 plenty of tech. Other than being 700 grams lighter, the headlight can be able to robotically adjusting brightness relying on ambient lighting. It additionally has a “Coming Residence” operate, 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 night time of spirited using.

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

Compact Dimensions

KTM claims a moist weight of simply 441 kilos. 

Regardless of all the ability and tech the 2024 KTM 1390 Tremendous Duke R Evo is packing, it manages to take action in a bundle 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 an even bigger engine and far more tech. With a wheelbase of 58.7 inches, it’s almost 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 be aware of that for those who’re on the shorter facet of the spectrum.

Pricing And Availability

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

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