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Duke , KTM has dropped a bombshell in the form of the new 1390 Super Duke R and Evo . With 2024 marking the 30th anniversary of the Duke nameplate , KTM has gone fully balls to the wall with the new 1390 SUPER DUKE R and its even more high-tech stablemate , the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO . Beyond the typically challenging aesthetics that are a hallmark of KTM ’ s design ethos is a monstrous 1350cc V-twin punching out 190hp at 10,000rpm with 145Nm of stump pulling torque at 8000rpm . KTM reached the new displacement by increasing the bore of the LC8 v-twin to

110mm , with an all-new cam shift integrated on the cylinder heads . According to KTM this provides more power and torque throughout the rpm range and allows for a more differentiated fuel mapping to meet the latest EURO 5 + emission regulations . Despite the ferocious power levels , KTM has put in a lot of work to ensure us mere mortals can tame the beast . Along with the usual nanny aids and rider modes , KTM has given the new 1390 Dukes electronic suspension and new compound tyres to maximise the bike ’ s contact with the ground . The tyres from the factory will be dual

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