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KTM 1390 Super Duke R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 1350cc single producing 187.7 bhp and 145 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 210 kg the power-to-weight figure is 894 bhp per tonne, which ranks 2 of 73 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 1350 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 187.7 bhp
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 16.9 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 210 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17.5 L
- Seat height
- 834 mm
- Ground clearance
- 149 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1491 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- WP APEX-USD Ø 48 mm
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX-linkage shock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 200/55-ZR17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 1390 Super Duke R weighs 210 kg with fluids, has an 834 mm seat, 149 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1491 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 17.5 litres, good for about 359 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 200/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 1290 Super Adventure S and 890 Duke R
What it lacks: rear monoshock, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 1 colours: Orange. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the 1390 Super Duke R has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear monoshock
Colours
- Orange
1390 Super Duke R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 1390 Super Duke R?
- It uses a 1350cc engine producing 187.7 bhp and 145 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 1390 Super Duke R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 834 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the 1390 Super Duke R have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 1390 Super Duke R have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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₹22.96 Lakh