The brand-new KTM 390 Duke is now available. It was introduced in India at a price of Rs. 3.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), which is Rs. 13,000 more expensive than the previous model. On the brand’s official website, reservations for this new 390 Duke are now being taken. Booking costs Rs. 4,499, and deliveries are anticipated to start soon. Bookings for the same amount have already begun at KTM stores around the country.
This new 390 Duke has gotten the most extensive cosmetic and performance enhancements to date. The Austrian manufacturer has redesigned the motorcycle’s overall appearance. It gets an LED headlight that seems wider than previously, as well as boomerang-shaped DRLs that appear considerably more aggressive. The gasoline tank shrouds appear to be more conspicuous and protrude much further. The tank design has been updated as well, making the 2024 model appear even more muscular than the present version. It boasts a novel split-seat configuration with the back subframe exposed. The 2024 KTM 390 Duke appears to be larger than the 2023 model.
In terms of performance, the new 390 Duke receives a larger 399cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This motor produces 44.25bhp and 39Nm and is equipped with a six-speed transmission. The bike also has a slipper clutch and a quick-shifter. However, KTM has now introduced further rider aids to the 390 Duke, including launch control, riding modes (Street, Rain, and Track), and a five-inch TFT to monitor all parameters. Other features include smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and call and audio management.
This new streetfighter features a powder-coated steel trellis frame. A pair of 33mm USD front forks with rebound and compression adjustable handle the suspension duties, while the mono-shock gets preload and rebound adjustment. The braking system features a new 320mm front disc, a 240mm rear disc, dual-channel, cornering, and Supermoto ABS, and a new 320mm front disc. The brakes are installed on 17-inch alloy wheels, which are covered in Michelin tyres.
The new KTM 390 Duke comes in two colours: Atlantic Blue and Electronic Orange Metallic. The BMW G310R, which costs Rs. 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom), is the only bike that can compete with the new 390 Duke.
