The Austrian motorcycle brand KTM unveiled the KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Evo, a high-performance motorcycle, at the EICMA 2026. It is a higher-spec trim of the 1390 Super Duke GT, whose arrival at the dealership is anticipated in 2027 in the international market. Showcasing the model, the brand has officially revealed the design and all other details.
Things regarding its launch in the Indian market are still pending; it is in the womb of the future if the brand will introduce this model here. Globally, this forthcoming motorcycle will be placed in the sport-tourer segment and compete with others in the category. Let’s have a closer look at this recently unveiled bike.
Equipped with AMT.
The KTM 1390 Super Duke GT EVO gets a 1,350 cc liquid-cooled V-twin petrol-powered internal combustion engine that is mated with a six-speed Automated Manual Transmission, whose power output is 187 hp and peak torque is 145 Nm. It is worth noting that the equipment of AMT enables fully automatic or manual gear selection.
The option of automatic transmission eliminates the need for automated gear changes, and with the manual option, one can get an immersive experience. The bikemaker says that DOHC with KTM’s CamShift system is available on this motorcycle that helps with optimising low-end torque and high-rpm power.
Get 17-inch alloy wheels.
The KTM 1390 Super Duke GT EVO underpins a powder-coated chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame with a lightweight single-sided aluminium swingarm. And features Gen 3 WP APEX semi-active technology with 48 mm upside-down forks at the front utilising a patented thru-rod construction and a linked WP Apex monoshock at the rear.
The symmetric 17-inch wheel can be seen on both ends; the front wheel gets dual 320mm floating discs with radially mounted four-piston Brembo Stylema monoblock callipers, and the rear has only a 240mm disc with twin-piston floating callipers. It features Cornering ABS, with Supermoto+ ABS Mode that disables the anti-locking braking system for the rear wheel.
The front wheel has 120/70-ZR17, and the rear has 190/55-ZR17 tyres. Two other braking-related features are Engine Brake Control and Hill Hold Control. The former one works in tandem with the AMT that prevents rear wheel skipping or locking up after the shutdown of throttle or aggressive downshift, and the latter one automatically brakes on incline.
Features 19-inch alloy wheels.
The KTM 1390 Super Duke GT EVO comes with a kerb weight of 213 kg, without fuel. Its fuel tank capacity is 19 litres; it reduces the refuelling required during the long highway drive. Revealed details show that the seat height is 834 mm and the wheelbase is 1,491 mm. Its ground clearance is 149 mm; that’s not good to pass the road with speed breakers and potholes.
Seeing from the front, an aggressive design is clearly visible with LED headlights and LED side indicators. The tall windscreen on the cowl reduces wind blast on the chest. Handles can be seen having handguards that protect the rider’s hand, and stepped seats enhance rider ergonomic and pillion seating comfort. Behind the pillion seat, there’s also a grab rail for secured handholds.
The 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen is available between the handlebars; it shows all the riding information clearly. This screen features fully integrated on-board offline map navigation, which helps with tracking routes without needing a cellular connection. Even a built-in fast-charging USB-C port is available that helps with phone charging convenience.
