compound Michelin Power GPs , while the suspension sees a fully adjustable WP APEX rear shock at the rear and a new 48mm WP APEX Open Cartridge fork up the front . The fork is of a split function design while improved DCC settings provide better pressure balance resulting in less compromise between suspension comfort and performance . KTM is also offering an all-new level of suspension management for the 1390 Duke Evo with the latest generation of WP Semi- Active Technology ( SAT ). As the most advanced suspension system on the market according to KTM , it features electronically controlled magnetic valves for variable damping , providing a wide range of adjustability for those riders who don ’ t like to twist their own knobs . While KTM has given the 1390 Duke a visual overhaul including a redesigned tank and the addition of winglets , they also get the same
rather alien-looking LED headlight as the 990 Duke , and that makes the biggest visual impact . Weighing in at nearly 700g less than the previous unit , it adds an all-new aggressive glare to the Super Duke R . It also looks like an utter sod to clean to our eye , but the position and daytime running lights will be welcome especially as they auto-adjust in intensity according to ambient light conditions thanks to a light sensor integrated into the dashboard . Despite the massive power , the redesign of the air intake and airbox allowed KTM to increase the fuel tank by 1.5 litres for a total of 17.5 litres . Depending on how much you ride like a loon , KTM reckons you can get a range of over 300km . With the big 3-0 anniversary coinciding with the 1390 ’ s debut , KTM will offer both the 1390 Duke R and Evo in select 30 Years of Duke colourways , reminiscent of the orange scheme found on the 2005 990 Super Duke .
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