The fourth generation of the KTM SUPER DUKE presents itself in a new guise: two versions, displacement increased to 1,350cc, power of 190hp and updates to the electronics and chassis, all to keep its nickname “The Beast” alive’NEW KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE: The “Beast” is renewed’ width=”648″ height=”432″ src=”https://www.techgameworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MY24-KTM-1390-SUPER-DUKE-R-2.jpg”>
Despite missing the KTM hypernaked flagship at EICMA, it didn’t have to wait long, less than a month before the show, where it made room for its “little sister” 990 DUKE, the 1390 SUPER DUKE shows off new lines, a renewed engine and updates to the entire suspension and electronics sector.’NEW KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE: The “Beast” is renewed’ width=”600″ height=”600″ data-lazy- src=”https://www.techgameworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MY24-KTM-1390-SUPER-DUKE-R-10.jpg”>
New engine: bigger, meaner, more reliable
The fourth iteration of the KTM SUPER DUKE passes and 1290 and 1390with an effective increase of “only” 49 cc, which increases the cubic capacity da 1301cc a 1350ccthe Austrian twin becomes even more supersquare, with a bore increase da 108 mm a 110 mm, maintaining an unchanged stroke of 71 mm.
The differences in the results are evident: a threatening road supremacy for the renewed KTM LC8, now uprated to 190PS at 10,000rpm and 145nm of torque at 8000rpm
The new LC8 introduces variable timing (only in intake apparently) with two possible positions based on the engine rotation speed, a crucial feature to manage the high rotation of the large pistons in this type of twin-cylinder, double ignition (2 candles) e the double injector contribute to improving the atomization of the fuel in the 60mm throttle bodies.
Furthermore, the intake air ducts have been revised, now straighter and shortera necessary modification to be able to control the air hunger of the mighty LC8.
KTM has also decided to make changes to the maintenance intervals move the valve clearance control to 60,000km instead of the 30,000km expected for the outgoing 1290, demonstrating that the search for reliability remains one of mother KTM’s objectives.’NEW KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE: The “Beast” is renewed’ width=”950″ height=”633″ src=”https://www.techgameworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MY24-KTM-1390-SUPER-DUKE-R-4.jpg”>
Revised chassis: new suspensions, including semi-active, new brakes and new electronics
The new KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE boasts updated suspension: this is how we find it WP APEX open cartridge fork with 48mm stanchions and separate functions at the front, while at the rear one fully adjustable mono, always WP APEXrevised with separate oil and gas tanks with schema “piggy-back” with separate adjustments for high and low compression speeds.
About the version R EVO the brand new ones debut Third generation WP APEX SAT adjustable in 5 basic modes: Auto, Comfort, Rain, Street and Sport, to which TRACK and PRO are added with the Suspension Pro packagethese methods allow you to regular the height of the bike up three different levels (Standard, Low and High) and activate the anti-dive function.
The function is new “Factory Start” which lowers the rear come in Moto-GP to obtain the best possible acceleration at the start; the optional EBC (Engine Brake Control) function is also added which allows you to adjust the engine braking on 5 levels, thus improving one of the few criticized aspects of the 1290 SUPER DUKE.
The brakes are also new with Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers equipped with an adjustable MCS pump, while the measurements of the 320mm discs remain unchanged, completing the whole new Michelin Power GP tires noticeably lighter than Ben’s previous ones 1,2 kg.
New graphics and functionality
The 5″ TFT screen that accompanies the instrumentation of the Beast boasts new graphics, clearer and more intuitive, which allows the rider to reach all functions with fewer clicks, the tire pressure control system (TPMS) allows you to set values dedicated to the track and the anti-wheelie is updated with the possibility of 5 adjustments: from less than 1° to a maximum of 22.5°.
The basic riding modes remain unchanged, that is Rain, Street e Sportwith optionals Performance e Track dedicated to the track.’NEW KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE: The “Beast” is renewed’ width=”950″ height=”633″ src=”https://www.techgameworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MY24-KTM-1390-SUPER-DUKE-R-6.jpg”>
New design looking for aggressiveness and ergonomics
The design of the new KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE leaves everyone speechless and reconfirms KTM’s choice: either you love us, or you hate us; However, it remains undeniable that the new lines mark another step in the evolution of the SUPER DUKE with the addition of aerodynamic fins integrated into the shrouds, a larger tank and an enlarged front part in order to increase support during braking and when leaning.
The new KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE will cross the threshold of dealers between the end of January and the beginning of February 2024 in the two versions R and R EVO with graphics inspired by the first 990 SUPER DUKE, also celebrating 30 years of the DUKE family. Even though the Adventure sells more This is the true flagship of the KTM familyan icon that makes people talk not only on the move, but also parked in front of the usual bar.
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