KTM duke 390 new launch bike

The 2025 KTM 390 Duke, launched in March 2025, retains the same 399cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine (46PS/39Nm) and 6-speed gearbox, but introduces cruise control, a new color option, and updated switchgear borrowed from the 390 Adventure. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the 2025 KTM 390 Duke:

Engine and Performance:

Engine: 399cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC engine.

Power: 46 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Torque: 39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm.

Transmission: 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch and bi-directional quickshifter.

Cruise Control: New feature borrowed from the 390 Adventure. 

Features and Tech:

TFT Dashboard: 5-inch bonded glass TFT dashboard with smartphone connectivity. 

Rider Aids: Launch control, cornering traction control, cornering ABS, and Supermoto ABS. 

Riding Modes: Street, Rain, and Track modes. 

New Color Option: Available in a new color option along with the existing ones. 

Updated Switchgear: Borrowed from the 390 Adventure. 

Chassis and Suspension:

Frame: Steel trellis frame, powder coated.

Front Suspension: WP APEX 43 mm open cartridge USD forks.

Rear Suspension: WP APEX - Monoshock.

Brakes: 320mm front disc with four-piston radial calipers and 240mm rear disc with a single-piston floating caliper.

ABS: Bosch 9.3 MP Two Channel (Supermoto ABS). 

Other Details:

Weight (without fuel): 165 kg.

Seat Height: 820 mm.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 liters.

Rivals: Yamaha MT-03, Aprilia Tuono 457, Triumph Speed 400, TVS Apache RTR 310. 

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