2024
KTM 1390 Super Duke R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 370163 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 1390 Super Duke R |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP Semi-active Suspension USD Ø 48 mm (GEN.2) |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rake | 24.7° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper. fixed brake disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP Semi-active Rear Shock (GEN.2) |
| Reartyre | 200/55-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Wheels | Michelin Power GP tires |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 110.0 x 71.0 mm (4.3 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1350.0 ccm (82.38 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 525 X-Ring chain |
| Enginedetails | 75° V arrangement |
| Enginetype | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 5.99 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.27 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 139.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps |
| Torque | 145.0 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/black, black/orange |
|---|---|
| Comments | 3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control. |
| Electrical | 11.2 Ah battery |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 200.5 kg (442.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 149 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.9364 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 834 mm (32.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.