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ALL-NEW KTM 390 DUKE FOR 2024
KTM ’ s 390 Duke has been the shining star of the brand ’ s LAMS lineup since its introduction , but for 2024 things look to get even better for fans of KTM ’ s pint-sized Duke . For the new model year , the 390 Duke has undergone a complete redesign , with a new 399cc engine , an all-new chassis concept , and new styling which amplifies that aggressive KTM DUKE design language we ’ ve come to expect . Visually , the 390 Duke moves closer to the brawny members of the family with a new design . The 2024 model receives longer tank spoilers and radiator covers which differentiate it from the rest of the Duke range . The tank spoilers also feature visible air intakes , with a new seat design , complete with an Electronic Orange Metallic accent strip , located under the seat . The LED headlight gains external LED positioning lights to finish off the premium looks of the 2024 390 Duke . KTM is calling its new engine the LC4c - drawing a clear parallel with the larger displacement LC8c which powers the 790 and 890 Dukes . Displacement has been bumped
up by giving the LC4c a longer stroke than the previous 390 engine with bore and stroke now 64mm x 89mm - previously 60mm x 89mm . Power from the new larger displacement engine is rated at 44bhp ( 33kW ) with 39Nm of torque , an increase of 1kW and 2Nm over the 2023 model . Naturally , the new engine meets the latest Euro5 + emissions standards , which would explain the modest increase in power despite the extra 25cc of capacity . The chassis is all new with a steel trellis main frame matched to a pressure die-cast
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