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KTM has announced the new 390 DUKE 2026 model in Japan. The brakes now feature newly developed in-house calipers. Priced at ¥829,000, it's a lightweight sport-naked entry-level machine whose balance of equipment and price will be put to the test.
Developing the brakes in-house is what gets me -- the 390 DUKE isn't just an entry-level machine, it's a bike that knows where to spend its budget. Going with in-house development instead of settling for generic calipers is the kind of detail on a spec sheet that gets my heart racing.
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I wonder how the ground clearance/foot reach feels on a lightweight naked like this — I'll wait for a ride report.
Does an in-house-developed caliper really change the brake feel that much?
With this much equipment on a 390, it's more than enough as an entry-level bike.
At that price, something like the CB400SF or MT-03 comes into consideration too.
An in-house-developed caliper suggests they're moving away from suppliers like J.Juan.
829,000 yen is a bold price for a 390.
With the weak yen playing into it too, this trend is happening across imported bikes everywhere.
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