KTM’s flagship naked bike enters India
Produces 190bhp and 143.7Nm
Some of the KTM big bikes have finally made their way to India with the Austrian brand’s flagship naked street bike joining the convoy. The 1390 Super Duke R has been launched in India at Rs 22.96 lakh, ex-showroom and takes on the Ducati Streetfighter V4.
This is the successor to the 1290 Super Duke and was launched in overseas markets last year. The main talking point of the motorcycle is its 1,350cc, LC8, V-twin engine that produces a whopping 190bhp. This motor received a host of updates last year including a new camshaft, a redesigned airbox, and new throttle bodies with increased inlet diameter. This engine clings on to the old tubular steel frame but KTM tweaked the sub-frame last year and made it smaller.
Riding on 17-inch wheels with Michelin Power GP tyres, the 1390 Super Duke R is suspended by WP semi-active suspension with as many as five modes. Braking, meanwhile, is handled by Brembo Stylema calipers with a multi-click system master cylinder. The fuel tank capacity stands at 17.5 litres while the weight (without fuel) is 200.5kg. That makes the power-to-weight ratio close to 1:1
Typical of a KTM, it gets a host of electronic aids with the package comprising riding modes, a lean-sensitive traction control system, TPMS, and more. There’s also an option to add an advanced anti-wheelie feature, which can be entirely switched off. All of this can be controlled via a Bluetooth-enabled TFT screen. Lastly, KTM tweaked the design of the 1390 Super Duke R last year to make it look more muscular and aggressive besides altering the seating ergonomics to make it more engaging.
