JAKARTA - The Duke's motorcycle series from KTM is known for its futuristic and sharp style and may not be liked by everyone, but what is clear is that the Duke series has very impressive performance and technology. From the smallest Duke 125 to the powerful 1290 Super Duke R, KTM has always tried to be the best in its class.

For its largest class, KTM promises KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2022 will have a better, more powerful and more sophisticated successor to the 2024 edition, even KTM chooses not to bring the latest generation of this bike to the recently underway EICMA exhibition in Milan.

Finally, KTM introduced the latest generation of the greatest monster in the Duke ranks, namely 1390 Super Duke R Evo. The KTM in its release also mentions the 1390 Super Duke R Evo is here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Duke series, with a new color series inspired by the first KTM 990 Super Duke model.

Like its predecessor, the 1390 Super Duke R Evo looked muscular. The skeleton is orange open, the engine is large, and the subframe is one part. However, in terms of design, the 1390 Super Duke R Evo looks sharper and athletic than 1290, with the biggest changes to the design of the fully new headlights.

The entire 1390 Super Duke R Evo structure has also been rejuvenated to provide aggressive aesthetics with better performance. Lower profiles, a more compact framework, and the use of light materials provide this motorcycle more aggressively, while maintaining the wet weight of the motorcycle at 211 kg.

In terms of performance, reported by Rideapart, November 30, the 1390 Super Duke R Evo is claimed to have a myriad of advantages. Powered by an LC8 engine that has been upgraded to 1.350cc, this motorcycle generates 188 torque cellphones of 146 Nm.

The latest technology from KTM is also embedded in these motorcycles, including 5 Driving Modes, namely RAIN, STREET, SPORT, with PERFORMANCE and TRACK modes, ABS and traction control at turn. Suspension from electronically regulated taxpayers is also a leading feature. KTM also offers an improvement in optional technology such as engine brake control and enhanced suspension modules for motorcyclists who want to improve the performance of these motorbikes that are already impressive.

Interestingly, this new headlights offers a "Smart" feature that increases visibility in low light conditions. This front light automatically adjusts its brightness according to the conditions of the surrounding light.

About price and availability, there is no doubt that this hypernaked class will have a premium price. KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo 2024 is priced at US$21,499 or around Rp.331.8 million.


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