KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2025
The Beast, now with camshaft technology and even less mercy.
63.1/ 100
Scored within naked, methodology here
€21,999
list price
- power
- 190 hp
- wet weight
- 212 kg
- tank range
- 297 km
The short version
The 1390 Super Duke R is the loudest statement in the hyper naked class: 190 hp, 145 Nm and cam-shift technology that fattens the midrange without sacrificing the top end. Brembo monoblocs and fully adjustable WP suspension keep the violence organised.
Where it wins
- 145 Nm from 8000 rpm makes every gear the right gear
- Brembo monobloc calipers and fully adjustable WP APEX suspension
- Quickshifter finally standard on the flagship
Where it loses
- Cruise control is still a paid option at 22,000 EUR
- Consumption near 6 L/100 km with a heavy wrist
Score breakdown
Engine and performance
20.8 / 25Handling and chassis
12.3 / 20Value
8.0 / 20Practicality
6.7 / 15Technology
9.5 / 10Reliability and ownership
5.8 / 10The full review
190 hp, explained calmly
Reviewers who thought they knew how ridiculous Super Dukes get reported that the 1390 moves the line again: a bigger V-twin with cam-shift trickery that swaps to wilder cams mid-rev-range, torque everywhere, and the consensus title of most lively and exhilarating bike in the hyper naked class. Every gear is the right gear, which on a naked bike is either a promise or a threat depending on your wrist.
The same testers keep being surprised by the agility. It carries its mass low and steers with a lightness of input the headline power figure does nothing to prepare you for.
Keeping the Beast pointed forwards
The braking earned the most colourful line of the launch coverage, with one tester describing stopping power savage enough to dislodge fillings. Brembo monoblocs, fully adjustable WP suspension and the full lean-sensitive electronics suite are standard, and so is the quickshifter, finally. That hardware list is why the 1390 stays usable rather than merely survivable.
The one dissent worth recording: lighter riders found the setup stiff even in its softest settings, and tall riders found the roomy cockpit a rare luxury. The Beast has a preferred body type, and it is rugby forward.
Living with a flagship
Claimed consumption turns optimistic once the throttle earns its keep, as every long-term test confirms, and the tank covers just under 300 km on paper. Service intervals of 15,000 km with valve checks at 30,000 are reasonable for the performance on offer, which is not something flagships usually let me write.
Cruise control remains a paid option at 21,999 EUR, which takes a certain confidence. The 990 Duke does most of this job for 9,000 EUR less; the 1390 exists for riders who checked that maths and ordered one anyway.
Full specs
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine | LC8 75 degree V-twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 1350 cc |
| Power | 190 hp at 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 8,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.90 hp/kg |
| Chassis | |
| Wet weight | 212 kg |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 48 mm split function, 125 mm |
| Front adjustability | Fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX monoshock, 140 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Fully adjustable |
| Front brake | 320 mm, monobloc 4-piston |
| ABS | Cornering ABS |
| Dimensions | |
| Seat height | 834 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1497 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17.5 L |
| Claimed consumption | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 297 km |
| Ownership | |
| Price | €21,999 |
| Service interval | 15,000 km |
| Valve check | 30,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Equipment | |
| Dash | TFT |
| Ride modes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Standard |
| Cruise control | Optional |
| Connectivity | Yes |
Compare the 1390 Super Duke R
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190 hp vs 82.9 hp / 212 kg vs 202 kg
Frequently asked
- Is the KTM 1390 Super Duke R A2 licence legal?
- No. The KTM 1390 Super Duke R makes 190 hp (139.7 kW), and EU rules only allow A2 restriction of bikes up to 70 kW. This one needs the full A licence.
- How fast is the KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
- Our power-to-weight model estimates 0 to 100 km/h in about 2.9 seconds, from 190 hp moving 212 kg wet. That is an estimate for comparison, not a measured time, and it is labelled that way everywhere on this site.
- What is the fuel range of the KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
- About 297 km on paper: a 17.5 litre tank against a claimed 5.9 L/100 km. Ride it with enthusiasm and the maths gets worse, never better.
- How tall is the seat on the KTM 1390 Super Duke R?
- The KTM 1390 Super Duke R seat sits at 834 mm, which is about average for the class, manageable for most inseams with a little practice. At 212 kg wet, weight does the rest of the talking at a standstill.
- How much does the KTM 1390 Super Duke R cost?
- €21,999 list price in the EU market this site scores. It earns 8 of 20 value points on our formula, which weighs price against equipment and running costs.
The workshop
Build your 1390 Super Duke R
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