Next-gen KTM 390 Duke Spotted Testing With Major Updates
Engine, chassis, design, there's changes all around
Engine, chassis, design, there's changes all around
We recently spotted KTM hard at work testing the next-gen 125 Duke and 250 Duke, and if you thought the 390 Duke was going to be left out of the party, then think again. Team Orange has just been snapped testing the updated 390 Duke, and like its smaller sibling, there are big changes afoot.
In the powertrain department, the engine itself appears largely the same but KTM has changed the exhaust routing, which is now less circuitous than before. This new layout seems to increase ground clearance, but whether it brings any additional firepower or not, only time will tell. This test mule features only an underbelly cat-con but we expect the production bike to get a traditional side-slung silencer unit as well.
The lion's share of updates are in the chassis department. Like the eighth-litre and quarter-litre Dukes spotted earlier, the 390 Duke seems to get an updated main frame, with a slightly tweaked trellis pattern and engine hangers. The subframe is all-new and no longer a trellis design, instead featuring the composite construction seen on the new 1290 Super Duke RR. Another major upgrade is to the swingarm, which bears little resemblance to the older unit, featuring a new shape and new internal bracing pattern. Going hand-in-hand with the new swingarm is an offset shock absorber. This test mule is also running the new wheels and brake discs seen on the soon-to-be-launched next-gen RC 390.
As for the design, the new subframe means that the tail-end is going to get a refresher, while up front, KTM has slapped on all-new bodywork with some rather sharp tank extensions. Interestingly, the one on the left side features an air-intake of sorts. Whether this is just a dummy unit for aesthetic purposes or it performs a cooling function or feeds air to the engine, we will have to see once an official unveiling occurs. That is expected to happen sometime at the end of this year, followed by an official launch at around Rs 2.90 lakh.
KTM 390 Duke (2017-2023) User Reviews
- KTM DUKE 390 (2019) very powerful
This is very powerful bike. I would not recommend to any beginner. The acceleration is very strong you can ride smoothly from this on the road that is the most loved thing i like riding this bike. Overall is very exciting machine to ride daily as it is very easy to maintain and ride. Enjoy your ride with this.
- Great bike
I choosed duke 390 because of its raw power and it's stylish, look and it has good features at this price point. And it looks way better than other bikes and back in 2021.There was no such bike as this so I chose this bike This bike goes crazy. It has crazy power and the suspension on it also is a stiff you can adjust it so it's good and the breaking on the bike is very good till now I love it. and the quick shifter also is really very good. I would recommend this bike to every guy who wants raw power and good features at this price point because ktm is really very good bike but if you're a beginner, then I think you should get a duke250 cause. This bike goes crazy you can crash . .But it's in your hands if you can handle it or no.
- I'm lucky to be a rider of duke 390
Basically duke 390 is a worthy of money & it's designated style. I'm happy to have it. Sometimes it's service may be charged some exceptional bt btw duke 390 always on peak. So i suggest that everyone should try this and experience what's in it. I love my duke 390 so much.. So guys when u have guts to overcome something then just do it.
1 - Good buy for this bike
Not good looking but still this is value for buyer because this cast is too low and worth for every rupees anybody want to this bike please try this one and it is worth for your money to buy and you will some extra money to change the bike is beautiful looking and very grateful ride experience for every buyer
- Bike model
Duke is my dream bike and his frechere are very good And his design are gorgeous his modifications are means not can to tell