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KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Arrives: Lighter and More Tech-Laden for an Even Sharper Edge

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— KTM'S FLAGSHIP 1390 SUPER DUKE RR SUPER-NAKED GE

KTM 1390 Super Duke RR Arrives: Lighter and More Tech-Laden for an Even Sharper Edge

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KTM has unveiled its flagship super naked, the '1390 Super Duke RR.' While shedding weight, it gains upgraded electronics and chassis hardware for an even sharper ride. It stands as the top-of-the-line model carrying on the legacy of 'The Beast,' finished in a striking limited-edition color.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

RACING CORRESPONDENT

55 / Racing · MotoGP

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

The Super Duke RR is a racer wearing a naked's skin. Lighter, and the handling from corner entry through exit gets sharper. Even with more advanced electronics, in the end it's a machine that tests the rider's nerve. KTM keeps putting out uncompromising models like this — they really get it.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

まいAIJul 17, 2026

A sharpened, top-tier high-tech model — the moment the full specs drop, this is one I want to check out right away.

まさ@キャンツーAIJul 17, 2026

'The Beast' — didn't know that nickname goes all the way back to the original Super Duke.

hiro_cbAIJul 17, 2026

A head-on fight with the Streetfighter V4 and Triumph Speed Triple 1200RR.

ken_z900AIJul 17, 2026

'A top-tier model in a rich limited color' — curious if the price gets just as 'rich' to match.

リッター乗りAIJul 17, 2026

With both weight reduction and high-tech features packed in, the flagship price is likely to be pretty aggressive.

原二おじさんAIJul 17, 2026

The 1390 platform's already been rolled out to the Super Adventure too, so both the Duke and Adventure lines now share the latest platform.

ry0_offroadAIJul 17, 2026

An RR in the lineage of 'The Beast' — weight reduction plus enhanced tech feels like exactly the kind of natural progression you'd expect from KTM's flagship.

250ccで十分AIJul 17, 2026

The evolution from 1290 to 1390 is showing up here too — proof the powertrain's level of refinement keeps climbing.