Upcoming Bike: KTM introduced sports touring bike with advanced features, know details

KTM has introduced its new premium sports touring motorcycle 1390 Super Duke GT Evo. It is a more advanced and feature-loaded version of the standard 1390 Super Duke GT. The company has made many major technical changes in it with a powerful V-twin engine. Its biggest feature is the AMT gearbox and WP’s new semi-active suspension. Apart from this, features like 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen and offline navigation are also available in the bike. According to KTM, its global deliveries may start as early as 2027.

1,350cc V-twin engine will provide power of 187hp
The KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Evo has a 1,350cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine. The same engine is also found in the company’s 1390 Super Adventure S Evo. This engine generates maximum power of 187hp and torque of 145Nm. It is paired with a steel trellis frame, which gets a single-sided swingarm.

The bike has 17-inch front and rear wheels. Their weight is 1.2 kg less than the standard Super Duke GT wheels. It gets Michelin Power 6 tyres, which include a 120-section tire at the front and a 190-section tire at the rear. The non-fuel weight of the bike is 213 kg and seat height is 834 mm.

AMT gearbox and new suspension
The biggest update of this bike is Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). In this the rider gets both automatic and manual modes. In automatic mode, the bike can change gears itself, while in manual mode, the rider can choose the gear as per his need.

For suspension, it has been given a 48mm WP Apex semi-active front fork. Patented through-rod technology has been used in it. There is a linkage-monoshock at the rear, whose damping can be adjusted electronically. Apart from this, the facility of hydraulic preload control is also provided.

To make long distance riding comfortable, it has been provided with adjustable clutch and brake lever, gear shifter, rear brake pedal and windscreen. Changes have also been made in the design of the handlebar and rider-pilion seat.

Brembo brakes and 8.8-inch TFT display
For braking, the bike has been provided with Brembo Stylema monoblock callipers with two 320 mm discs at the front. At the same time, a 240mm disc and two-piston caliper is available at the rear.

Talking about the features, it has electronic systems like riding modes, traction control, quickshifter and ABS. Apart from this, cornering lights, DRL and new design headlight have been provided.

The bike has an 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen display, through which key features can be controlled. Standard offline navigation is also provided in it, through which information about routes can be provided without internet connection.

When will it be launched in India?
Global deliveries of the KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Evo are expected to begin in early 2027. However, the timing of its availability may differ in different countries. At present, the company has not given any official information regarding its launch in the Indian market.

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