2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO

2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO

The KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO is truly an evolved BEAST. Not only is it all-new for 2024, but it also brings intuitive WP Semi-Active Suspension Technology (SAT) to the fore. Being able to automatically adapt its suspension to the rider's input or the road surface, it brings intelligence to the tarmac and into the hunt.

Features may include:

• Adjustability

Simply put, when wrestling a BEAST like the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO, fine tuning and adjustability are key. Not only are all the shifting and braking controls fully adjustable - riders also have the option for a reverse shift pattern and shift lever throw.

• Colorways & Graphics

Looking back while blasting its way into the future, the 2024 KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO wears its new colors as a homage to THE BEASTS that came before it. Drawing from a 30-year-old bloodline, the iconic Orange colorway is inspired by its ancestral KTM 990 SUPER DUKE colors from as far back as 2005.

• Engine

Boasting the latest and fully revised version of the bellowing LC8 V-twin engine, the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO is a torque-hungry, epically powerful, and exciting BEAST. Increased displacement and an all-new cam shift technology deliver a near 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO turns the planet on its axis rather than riding upon it.

• Air Intake

A redesigned ram air system for a more direct air flow and a new airbox mean the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO breathes like THE BEAST it is. With approximately 10 liters of airbox capacity, it consumes oxygen like a cheetah at full pace, while the design ensures easy maintenance when the need arises.

• Ergonomics

Let's not mince words. The KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO is a 100% hardcore and dominant performance machine. For that reason, it is ergonomically styled for sporty riding. The tank is angled slightly outwards, providing more support under braking, as well as better contact while knee down. The handlebar is also lower for improved control without compromising comfort.

• Seat

Performance-focused, but still comfortable for all-day riding, the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO is designed to be track-capable one second, and a real-world passenger motorcycle the next. For that reason, the seat is made to be ultimately usable in all scenarios. At 32.8 in (834 mm), it's the perfect height for aggressive track work, but low enough to provide easy access and comfort. The pillion seat wasn't forgotten here either, making it equally as comfortable for longer rides.

• Frame

The frame also received a few minor tweaks to compensate for the updated engine, gearbox and larger fuel tank. The frame uses the engine as a means to increase torsional rigidity, making the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO extremely precise. This allows for an effortless, confidence-inspiring riding position, translating into an ultimately faster ride. This is achieved by maximizing the feedback from the chassis and the front tire. The frame also makes use of thick-diameter tubes with thin walls for optimal stiffness and weight.

• 3rd Gen Semi-Active Suspension

The KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO is fitted with the latest generation of WP Semi-Active Technology (SAT) suspension. It boasts credentials like being the most advanced suspension system on the market, featuring electronically controlled magnetic valves for variable damping and providing a wide range of adjustability - from maximum comfort to track-ready stiffness and support - manually or automatically.