KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO 2027

2027 Official

KTM · Naked Bike · EVO

190 hp / 139.7 kW

Power

145 Nm

Torque

212 kg

Weight

1,350 ccm

Displacement

The 2027 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO pairs the 190 hp, 145 Nm 1350cc LC8 V-twin with third-generation semi-active WP APEX suspension and electronic preload adjustment. New for 2027 are an 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen with offline navigation, new switchgear, Brembo HyPure calipers and two new colours.

Model Details

Markets Available

Europe, worldwide

Model Info

Vehicle Type	street
Target Audience	Experienced sport riders looking for a hyper-naked with electronically adjustable suspension for road and track

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	V-twin (LC8), 75° cylinder angle, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, twin spark
Cylinders	2
Displacement	1,350 ccm
Bore x Stroke	110 x 71 mm
Compression Ratio	13,2:1
Power	190 hp
Power (kW)	139.7 kW
Power at RPM	10,000 rpm
Torque	145 Nm
Torque at RPM	8,000 rpm
Fuel System	Keihin EMS with ride-by-wire and cruise control, twin spark
Cooling	Liquid cooling with water/oil heat exchanger
Emission Standard	Euro 5+

Drivetrain

Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain (525 X-ring)
Clutch	PASC slipper clutch

Performance

Power-to-Weight	0.9 hp/kg
CO\u2082 Emissions	139 g/km

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Type	Chromoly steel trellis frame, powder-coated, engine as stressed member; die-cast aluminium/composite subframe
Front Fork	USD fork, semi-active (WP APEX Gen 3)
Fork Brand	WP
Fork Diameter	48 mm
Front Travel	125 mm
Front Suspension Adj.	Semi-active, electronically controlled damping
Rear Shock	Linkage shock, semi-active (WP APEX SAT with DCC)
Shock Brand	WP
Rear Travel	140 mm
Rear Suspension Adj.	Semi-active, electronic preload (automatic adjustment with Suspension Pro)
Electronic Suspension	Yes
E-Suspension Type	WP APEX semi-active (Gen 3)
E-Suspension Modes	Track, Auto, Pro and anti-dive optional (Suspension Pro)

Brakes

Front Disc Count	2
Front Disc Size	320 mm
Front Caliper	Brembo HyPure Sport monobloc 4-piston radial, Brembo MCS radial master cylinder
Front Brake Brand	Brembo
Rear Disc Size	240 mm
Rear Caliper	Brembo 2-piston fixed caliper
ABS	Yes
ABS Type	Cornering ABS
IMU	Yes
IMU Type	6-axis

Dimensions & Weight

Seat Height	834 mm
Wheelbase	1,491 mm
Rake	24.7 °
Trail	101 mm
Wet Weight	212 kg
Dry Weight	199.5 kg
Fuel Capacity	17.5 L
Ground Clearance	149 mm

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	200/55 ZR17
Front Wheel	3.50 x 17 in, cast aluminium
Rear Wheel	6.00 x 17 in, cast aluminium
Spoke Wheels	No

Electronics & Rider Aids

Riding Modes	Yes
Mode Count	4
Mode Names	Street, Sport, Rain, Custom; Track and two additional custom modes optional (Track Pack)
Custom Modes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes
TC IMU-based	Yes
Wheelie Control	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes
Quickshifter	Optional (Quickshifter+, Tech Pack)
QS Direction	Up & Down

Display & Connectivity

Display	8.8-inch TFT touchscreen
Display Size	8.8 "
Navigation	Yes (offline map navigation)

Lighting

Headlight	LED, adaptive daytime running light, coming-home function
DRL	Yes

Price & Availability

Market Launch	Model year 2027 (date not yet announced)
Colors	Black with black frame, orange
A2 Compatible	No
Market Note	EVO = 1390 Super Duke R with semi-active WP APEX suspension (Gen 3) and electronic preload. 2027 update as on the R: 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen with offline map navigation, new handlebar switchgear, Brembo HyPure Sport monobloc calipers, two new colours. KTM quotes 199.5 kg without fuel and 212 kg fully fuelled. Suspension Pro (Track, Auto and Pro damping modes, automatic preload, anti-dive), Track Pack and Tech Pack (incl. launch control, MSR, Quickshifter+, engine brake control) at extra cost. Price not yet announced.
Confirmation Source	KTM model page and 2027 technical specifications (ktm.com), KTM preview for EICMA 2026

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

190 hp and 145 Nm from the LC8 V-twin, semi-active WP APEX suspension (Gen 3) with electronic preload, new 8.8-inch touchscreen with offline navigation, Brembo HyPure monobloc brakes, cruise control as standard