New-generation KTM Duke 390 globally unveiled

For the first time, KTM will be offering the Duke 390 with launch control.

KTM has officially taken the wraps off the 2024 Duke 390 for the global market. The 2024 KTM Duke 390 is now in its third-generation iteration and features a number of updates, both in terms of styling and mechanical changes.

Starting off with the design, the new-gen Duke 390 now comes with wider LED headlamps with boomerang-shaped DRLs. The fuel tank shrouds on the new Duke 390 are larger, protrude further and look more aggressive than on the older model. The new-gen naked motorcycle also comes with a split-seat setup and overall looks much larger than the current version.

KTM has increased the engine capacity on the new-generation KTM Duke 390 - it now gets a 399cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing 44 BHP and 39 Nm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper-clutch and quick-shifter. Other mechanical updates include 43 mm USD front forks and a mono-shock suspension setup. Braking is via a 320 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear, supported by Dual-channel, Cornering & Supermoto ABS. The 2024 KTM Duke 390 rides on 17-inch alloys wrapped in Michelin tyres.

The new-gen KTM Duke 390 also gets a host of electronic rider aids, including three ride modes (Street, Rain and Track). However, what's new is that for the first time, KTM will be offering the Duke 390 with launch control. Other standard features on offer include a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster, smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity for calls and music control.

KTM is yet to officially announce the pricing for the new-gen Duke 390. The latest iteration of the motorcycle is also expected to make its way to the Indian market soon.