- Limited to 100 units worldwide, no road homologation
- 196 hp (144 kW) at 10,000 rpm, 202 hp (149 kW) with ram air at 250 km/h
- 20 kg lighter than the KTM 1390 Super Duke R, 9 kg lighter than the street-legal RR
The Super Duke family is getting a new member — one that will never see the road. Just one week after unveiling the new KTM 1390 Super Duke RR with road homologation, KTM has followed up with a pure track-only version. The KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Track is the first model in Super Duke history designed exclusively for circuit use. Headlights, mirrors, license plate brackets, and all other road-legal components are absent. Instead, the machine complies with FIM regulations for track use. It is built at KTM’s headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria, and production is limited to 100 units worldwide.
Engine and Performance: More Power Than Any Other KTM
Power comes from the familiar 1,350 cc LC8 V-twin with a 75-degree cylinder angle and CAMSHIFT variable valve timing technology. KTM has made only minor changes to the base engine compared to the street versions, including the use of titanium bolts for weight reduction. The key difference lies in the peripherals: a race air filter, revised engine management, and the full Akrapovic Evolution Line titanium exhaust system deliver a power increase over the other 1390 Super Duke variants.
KTM quotes 196 hp (144 kW) at 10,000 rpm for the RR Track. Under ram-air conditions at 250 km/h, output reportedly climbs to 202 hp (149 kW). Torque is rated at 151 Nm. For comparison, the street-legal RR and the remaining 1390 Super Duke models produce 190 hp (140 kW) at 10,000 rpm and 145 Nm at 8,000 rpm. According to KTM, this makes the RR Track the most powerful production model the manufacturer has ever built.
The air intake has also been revised. A redesigned ram-air system is said to provide a more direct airflow. The airbox holds approximately 10 liters and has been optimized for track use.
Weight and Lightweight Construction: A Rigorous Diet of Carbon and Magnesium
The RR Track’s weight reduction program is impressively thorough. KTM states a weight of approximately 177 kg (390 lbs), measured using KTM’s own method without fuel. By comparison, the street-legal RR weighs approximately 189 kg (417 lbs) and the Super Duke R EVO around 200 kg (441 lbs) using the same measurement. The difference to the standard R is approximately 20 kg, and roughly 9 kg compared to the street-legal RR.
To achieve this weight, KTM’s development department addressed numerous areas simultaneously. The bodywork is largely made of carbon fiber. Where the production model uses plastic, the RR Track employs lightweight carbon fiber material. Additional measures include CNC-machined lightweight components and a complete set of titanium bolts. The forged 7-spoke magnesium wheels draw on the design of the KTM RC16 from MotoGP. The steel trellis frame has also been lightened: all mounts and brackets required for road use have been removed. The seat is a one-piece racing unit on an ultralight carbon underbody shell, which KTM says was designed following MotoGP principles. Comfort is not a consideration.
The riding position is sportier than on the street versions. The tank is slightly angled outward, intended to provide more support under braking and better contact at lean angles. The handlebar sits lower than on the street version. Tank capacity is 17.5 liters.
Suspension: WP Pro Components at MotoGP Level
For the suspension, KTM reaches even deeper into its catalog than with the already premium street-legal RR. Up front, a WP Pro Components 8548 closed-cartridge fork operates one tier above the WP Pro 7548 of the street version. KTM emphasizes that the 8548 is manufactured to tighter tolerances, delivering more precise feedback and improved traction. The cartridge system has no hydraulic stroke limiter, allowing continuous adjustment of compression and rebound damping. An advantage for track use: the springs can be changed without removing the fork legs. The triple clamps are CNC-machined.
At the rear, a WP Pro Components 8750 shock absorber is fitted, also used in the street-legal RR. It offers separate adjustments for high-speed and low-speed compression as well as rebound, and was developed in collaboration with current factory riders drawing on their World Championship experience, according to KTM.
Brakes: Superbike Specification by Brembo
The braking system also steps up compared to the street-legal RR. While the road-going RR already features Brembo Hypure four-piston monoblock calipers, the RR Track uses Brembo GP4-MS monoblock calipers in Superbike specification. These are machined from a solid aluminum block and feature integrated cooling fins for improved heat dissipation. The front brake discs are T-Drive units, where eight T-shaped pins instead of conventional bolts connect the steel disc to the aluminum carrier. At the rear, a Brembo P2.34 caliper with a wave disc is fitted. Brembo Corsa Corta radial master cylinders handle both brake and clutch operation.
Electronics: Less Is More
In one area, the Track version deliberately scales back: electronics. Instead of the eight riding modes offered by the street-legal RR, the RR Track limits itself to three track riding modes. All street-related options have been eliminated. The remaining three modes can be individually customized, including six-level wheelie control, five-level engine brake control, traction control, throttle response, and quickshifter settings.
The display also shrinks significantly. Instead of the 8.8-inch touchscreen found on the street models, a compact 4.2-inch TFT color display is fitted, featuring a purpose-designed user interface for the smaller screen size. The display uses laminated glass with a special coating and polarization for glare reduction. Operation is via reduced switchgear tailored for track use, following the example of World Championship racing motorcycles.
The only lighting on the motorcycle is a regulation rain tail light, required by many racing series worldwide to ensure rear visibility in wet conditions or fog.
Ergonomics and Design: Uncompromisingly Track-Focused
The entire design of the RR Track follows the principle of pure track use. The bodywork is entirely finished in black and deliberately left unpainted, allowing owners to apply their own racing livery. Adjustable components are essentially limited to the WP Pro Components suspension. The tire choice falls on Michelin Power Performance slicks, fitted as standard and replacing the street-legal Michelin Power GP tires of the road-going RR.
Availability and Context
The KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Track is scheduled to be available from May 2026 at authorized KTM dealers. Production is limited to 100 units worldwide. By comparison, the street-legal KTM 1390 Super Duke RR is produced in a run of 350 units.
KTM targets riders who prefer a factory-ready track package rather than converting a street motorcycle for circuit use themselves. The machine thus joins a growing category of factory track-only models, a segment that other manufacturers are increasingly entering as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much horsepower does the KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Track produce?
The RR Track produces 196 hp (144 kW) at 10,000 rpm. Under ram-air conditions at 250 km/h, output rises to 202 hp (149 kW) according to KTM. Torque is rated at 151 Nm.
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How many units of the KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Track will be built?
KTM limits production to 100 units worldwide. By comparison, the street-legal sibling, the KTM 1390 Super Duke RR, will be produced 350 times.
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Does the KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Track have road homologation?
No. The RR Track is designed exclusively for track use and complies with FIM regulations. Headlights, mirrors, license plate brackets, and all other road-legal components are absent.
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When will the KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Track be available?
KTM plans deliveries from May 2026 through authorized KTM dealers.
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