KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO specifications, dimensions and price

KTM · Naked

The 1390 Super Duke R Evo is KTM's flagship naked bike, and Bikenrider calls it the most extreme naked bike on the market. Testers praise its engine, chassis and brakes and mention stiffness and an uncomfortable seat, and KTM asks $22,149 before destination.

RevZilla says the unique and mind-bending engine, combined with good brakes, everyday comfort and sharp handling, is what gets it excited to ride a Super Duke. The write-up says the engine is more appropriate on a closed course, where it is acceptable to hold the throttle open in third or fourth gear and ride the rear brake as the front end claws at the sky.

The whole crew remarked on the sharp handling, but lighter riders complained it feels too stiff even in the loose Comfort mode.

Bikenrider says the engine was bored to a full 1,350cc, that peak power climbs to a claimed 195 horsepower and that the electronics package was rebuilt from the ground up. The report describes the front Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers on 320 mm discs as linear, powerful and fade-free after repeated hard stops on track.

It also lists downsides: the seat becomes uncomfortable after about ninety minutes, wind blast on motorways is significant without a screen, and a tank range of about 160 miles means regular fuel stops.

1000PS says the 1390 Super Duke R Evo leaves little to be desired in dynamic operation, with agile handling, a finely responsive chassis, powerful brakes and an absolutely powerful engine.

KTM lists semi-active WP Apex forks with 125 mm (4.92 in) of travel and a semi-active shock with 140 mm (5.51 in), a 1,491 mm wheelbase and 149 mm of ground clearance. The seat is 834 mm, the tank 4.62 gal and the claimed weight 200 kg (441 lb) without fuel. Torque is 145 Nm and KTM's power figure is 190 PS.

The low 149 mm clearance and short travel are track-oriented choices, not off-road ones.

Against the 990 Duke R.

The 1390 costs $22,149 against $13,399 for the 990 Duke R, a $8,750 gap, and adds 62 PS of power (190 PS against 127.84 PS) and 21 kg of weight (200 kg against 179 kg). The 990 is the road bike that Cycle News calls a super middleweight next to the heavyweight 1390.

Who it suits

The 1390 Super Duke R Evo suits a skilled rider who wants the most power available in a naked bike and mostly rides on a closed course or well-known roads. RevZilla's remarks suggest it is more than most riders can use on the street, and it is not a touring bike.

1390 Super Duke R Evo against the Streetfighter V4 and Z H2.

Ducati's Streetfighter V4 and Kawasaki's supercharged Z H2 are the other top-end naked bikes.

Model-year range

2024–2026

Compared editions

3

Specification entries

29

Entries that differ

3

Front brake

2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper; 2 x Brembo 4-piston, radially mounted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm; 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper.

Frame design

Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated; Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated; Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated.

Wheels

Cast aluminum wheels; 3.50 x 17"; 6 x 17"; 3.50 x 17"; 6 x 17".

2026 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO questions

Is the KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo comfortable?

RevZilla found lighter riders felt it was too stiff even in Comfort mode. Bikenrider says the seat becomes uncomfortable after about ninety minutes.

How far does a KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo go on a tank?

Bikenrider puts the tank range at approximately 160 miles, which means regular fuel stops. KTM lists a 4.62 gal tank.

What brakes does the KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo have?

Bikenrider lists Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers with a 320 mm front disc set-up and calls them linear, powerful and fade-free on track.