KTM 1390 Super Duke R

Which model year, and how much in France?

KTM France sells the 1390 Super Duke R as a 2026 model. Its recommended retail price is €20,749 including VAT, excluding registration, and on 12 October 2026 the site was showing an offer at €19,849. That is €700 less than the 2024 and 2025 list price (€21,449). Two colours are available, Orange and Black, both with an orange frame.

The range also includes the R EVO (€22,749) with semi-active suspension (damping adjusted electronically in real time), the RR (€29,999), a single-seater with WP PRO Components suspension, forged wheels and carbon parts, and the RR TRACK (€39,999), a track-only machine limited to 100 units. In the United States, KTM only sells the R EVO. Technically, the 2026 model carries over the bike launched in 2024: the 2024, 2025 and 2026 owner’s manuals list the same main specifications (engine, geometry, weight).

What changed from the 1290 Super Duke R?

Unveiled on 28 November 2023 and on sale from January 2024, the 1390 replaces the KTM 1290 Super Duke R. The trellis frame and single-sided swingarm are largely carried over, but KTM says 60% of the parts are new or revised. The bore grows from 108 to 110 mm (1,350 cc instead of 1,301), the throttle bodies from 56 to 60 mm, the airbox is bigger, fifth and sixth gears are shorter and the radiator is wider.

The tank gains 1.5 litres (17.5 litres), the lensless LED headlight saves 700 g and small winglets appear on the sides of the tank. A new Brembo MCS master cylinder lets you adjust the front brake lever ratio as well as its reach.

How good is the engine?

The 75° LC8 V-twin (110 x 71 mm, 13.2:1 compression) makes 190 hp (140 kW) at 10,000 rpm and 145 Nm at 8,000 rpm and meets Euro 5+. The big news is the CAMSHIFT system: an actuator switches the intake camshaft between two profiles (two valve lifts) depending on revs and load, at around 6,000 rpm. MCN, which compares it to BMW’s ShiftCam, calls it variable valve timing and puts the switchover at 5,700 rpm. Rain mode caps output at 130 hp.

Reviewers mostly praise its smoothness. 1000PS says no other V-twin combines this level of performance with such refinement, with torque fully usable from 2,500 rpm. MOTORRAD finds it linear and easy to meter up to around 11,000 rpm, and MCN friendlier than the 1290’s. AMCN, on the other hand, clearly feels the cam profile change just below 6,000 rpm.

How does it handle?

The 48 mm WP APEX upside-down fork (125 mm travel) is adjustable for preload, compression and rebound; the WP APEX shock (140 mm) for tool-free hydraulic preload, rebound and high- and low-speed compression. Two Brembo Stylema calipers grip 320 mm discs, and the Michelin Power GP tyres are 120/70 and 200/55 ZR17. KTM quotes 200.5 kg without fuel (212.5 kg fully fuelled), a 1,491 mm wheelbase, 101 mm of trail and a 65.3° steering head angle (a 24.7° rake).

Every test of the R we found took place on track at Almería, Spain, during the February 2024 launch, and several were cut short by rain. MCN finds it accurate, easy to place and very roomy for tall riders. BikeSocial finds the suspension a little soft for the track but easy to adjust; 1000PS goes further, criticising a lack of damping under hard track use, where the R EVO fares better. MOTORRAD praises “sensational” agility but warns that the rear steps out if you open the throttle too hard at full lean. We found no road test of the base R.

Which electronics are standard, and what costs extra?

Standard equipment includes an IMU, Bosch 9.3 MP cornering ABS, lean-sensitive traction control, wheelie control, three riding modes (Rain, Street, Sport), a 5-inch TFT screen, a USB-C socket, keyless ignition and fuel cap (RACE ON), full LED lighting and a steering damper.

For the first 1,500 km, a demo mode unlocks every optional function; after that, you have to buy them from a dealer. The 2026 owner’s manual lists among these options the Tech Pack (Track and Performance modes, nine-level traction control, adjustable engine braking, launch control, adjustable wheelie control, switchable rear ABS), the two-way Quickshifter+ and cruise control; KTMconnect connectivity (navigation, music, calls) is optional too. In the UK, BikeSocial priced the Tech Pack at £850.81 and the Quickshifter+ at £316.25. 1000PS, Moto-Net and AMCN criticise this policy on a bike at this price, while the BMW S 1000 R gets its shifter as standard.

Fuel consumption and maintenance

KTM claims 5.9 L/100 km and 139 g/km of CO2. With 17.5 litres (including about 3.5 litres of reserve), the manufacturer claims a range of about 300 km; we found no consumption figure measured by the press, which rode on track. The manual calls for a first service at 1,000 km, then an oil change every 15,000 km or 12 months, spark plug replacement every 30,000 km and a valve clearance check every 60,000 km, half as often as on the 1290. KTM’s Premium Manufacturer Warranty covers the bike for up to 4 years if it is serviced within the KTM network.

Who is it for?

With 190 hp, it requires a full A licence and there is no A2 version. It is aimed at experienced riders who want a very powerful naked bike that can handle track days, ideally tall ones: MCN finds it far roomier than a sports bike. Against the Ducati Streetfighter V4 (€25,290) or the BMW M 1000 R, it relies on the torque of a big twin rather than the peak power of a four-cylinder, for a clearly lower price.

Recalls

We found no recall affecting the 1390 Super Duke R (2024 to 2026 model years) on RappelConso, which relays the EU Safety Gate alerts, or in the US NHTSA database, checked in October 2026. The 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R was subject to two recalls for wiring harnesses.