1390 Super Duke R EVO
$22,499
*Product specifications and price may vary; this is an approximate reference.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 1350cc LC8 V-Twin |
| Displacement | 1350cc |
| Power | 190 HP @ 10,000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm / 107 lb-ft |
| Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9" |
| Fuel Capacity | 16L / 4.2 gal |
| Transmission | 6-speed + Quickshifter+ |
| Top Speed | 280 km/h / 174 mph |
| Range | 241 km / 150 miles |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Electronics
Rider Modes
Performance & Efficiency
- Top Speed
- 280 km/h / 174 mph
- 0-60 mph
- 2.7 sec
- Fuel Economy
- 38 MPG
- Range
- 241 km / 150 miles
Reliability & Ownership
Reliability
LC8 engine is robust but vibrates. Electrical gremlins historically possible but improved in Gen 3. Keep chain lubed.
Maintenance
Thirsty for rear tires due to torque. Chain maintenance is frequent. Oil changes every 9,000 miles.
Comfort & Ergonomics
Upright streetfighter ergos. Loads of legroom but firm seat. Surprisingly decent for daily riding.
Overview
KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO 2025
Nicknamed “THE BEAST”, the Super Duke R EVO is the most extreme naked on the market. With 190 HP from an LC8 V-Twin and a chassis designed to destroy corners, this machine is not for the faint of heart.
Next-Generation LC8 Engine
The new 1,350cc V-Twin is a major evolution:
| Improvement | Details |
|---|---|
| Displacement | +49cc (1,301 to 1,350cc) |
| Power | +10 HP (180 → 190 HP) |
| Torque | +5 Nm (140 → 145 Nm) |
| Engine Weight | -2 kg |
| Euro 5+ | Stricter emissions compliant |
Engine Character
The LC8 is famous for its power delivery:
- Massive torque from low RPM
- Aggressive and emotional character
- Unmistakable guttural sound
- Controlled but present vibrations
Chromoly Chassis
- Frame: High-strength tubular chromoly
- Geometry: 22.5° offset, 101mm trail
- Swingarm: Cast aluminum with low pivot
WP APEX Suspension
- Fork: WP APEX 48mm, fully adjustable
- Shock: WP APEX with hydraulic preload
- Travel: 125mm front, 156mm rear
Braking System
- Front: Brembo Stylema, 320mm discs
- Rear: Brembo 2-piston, 240mm disc
- ABS: Bosch Cornering with configurable modes
Complete Electronics Package
The Super Duke R EVO comes equipped with:
- MTC (Motorcycle Traction Control) 9-level adjustable
- MSR (Motor Slip Regulation) - controlled engine braking
- Cornering ABS with Supermoto mode
- Quickshifter+ bidirectional
- Launch Control
- Anti-Wheelie configurable
- Cruise Control
TFT Dashboard
- 5” color TFT display
- KTM My Ride app connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Telemetry recording
The EVO Version
The “EVO” designation adds:
- WP APEX Pro suspensions
- Semi-active damping configuration
- Additional suspension modes
“THE BEAST” is not an empty nickname. The Super Duke R represents KTM’s “Ready to Race” philosophy taken to the naked extreme.