KTM’s new model assault continues with three motorbikes that are grabbing the headlines.
KTM’s 990 Duke R naked middleweight, 1390 Super Duke GT sports tourer and 990 RC R supersport wowed visitors to Motorcycle Live at Birmingham NEC in November.
KTM 990 Duke R
The more aggressive, bolder KTM 990 Duke R is dubbed the Punisher.
Finished in white, with matt black and white accents and an electronic orange gloss powder-coated frame, it is inspired by heritage predecessors.
Revised mapping sees the 990 Duke R’s 947cc engine’s power hiked from 123 to 130PS compared to the 990 Duke.
It also features customisable ride modes, Sport and Supermoto+ ABS settings and KTM’s new landscape 8.8in touchscreen dashboard.
The seat and ground clearance are 15mm higher due to longer suspension travel and a steeper swingarm angle allowing a higher angle of lean.
Uprated, fully-adjustable WP Apex suspension sees bigger, stiffer front forks for a sportier feel. The rear shock reduces travel to compensate for a new linkage system to improve performance.
Brakes are uprated to Brembo units with bigger 320mm front discs.
The orange wheels, adapted from the 1390 Super Duke R, wear Michelin Power Cup 2 tyres.
It is due to be available in dealers from January. Pricing is yet to be confirmed.
KTM 1390 Super Duke GT
The 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke GT sports tourer gets the same 1,350cc twin engine as the 2024 1390 Super Duke R Evo for even stronger performance.
A central ram air intake, redesigned air box and wider radiator are among the enhancements that boost power and efficiency.
Revised fifth and sixth gears make it more rideable and are no longer considered overdrive gears at moderate speeds.
An all-new signature LED headlight and simplified brake light with integrated indicators add to bold styling, complete with a lower profile.
The latest-generation chassis, from the 1390 Super Duke R Evo, is stiffer and has a lower centre of gravity.
Latest-generation WP Apex semi active technology (SAT) suspension front and rear improves stability and agile, sporty handling. Comfort mode has been heavily revised for those long rides.
There are also new Supermoto+ and Sport ABS modes.
A new tyre pressure monitor system allows riders to set a custom pressure for track riding.
The revolutionary 8.8in TFT touchscreen dashboard benefits from a simplified menu and seamless reconnection with your smartphone on every ignition cycle.
Reworked ride modes include rain, street, sport and a new custom mode as standard. There is an optional track mode.
Front radar has been added for adaptive cruise control and other rider aids can be sampled free for the first 1,500km.
The new 1390 Super Duke GT will also be available from January but pricing hasn’t been confirmed.
KTM 990 RC R
The race-bred KTM 990 RC R has a dedicated supersport persona but will be homologated for street use.
The bike is the natural evolution of the current RC line-up but its sporting potential allows for a straightforward conversion into a KTM 990 RC R Track edition. Stripped of road-legal essentials, it should debut in the second quarter of 2025.
The 990 RC R street version has a 57kg Euro5+ ready LC8c engine, producing 103Nm of torque at 7,000rpm and 130PS.
It has a new ergo-crafted and condensed stainless steel muffler and the shifter can be reversed to race-shift as standard.
The steel frame has been engineered for dynamic performance, with increased weight bias towards the front end.
The MotoGP heritage is evident with the wind-tunnel-chiselled aero wings that provide stability for braking and cornering.
The street model is set to go into production early next year. No pricing is currently available.
The track edition is poised to make its debut in the second quarter of 2025.
Check out the rest of the KTM range at orwell.co.uk/ktm/new-ktm-motorcycle-range