2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO APEX Predator

The KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R and the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO feature a new almost alien-like LED headlight design. The daytime running lights are now located along the edges of the headlight and automatically adjust in intensity depending on ambient light conditions, thanks to a light sensor integrated into the instrument panel. The low beam lights are located in the center of the headlight and turn on automatically when it gets dark. The daytime running lights also decrease their intensity and function as position lights in darker ambient light conditions. The new LED light has allowed for a weight reduction of 700 g compared to the previous 1390 SUPER DUKE LED light. Due to the new design of the intake duct and airbox, the fuel tank has been enlarged by 1.5 liters, increasing the total volume to 17.5 liters. This gives the new SUPER DUKE several extra kilometers of range, which is expected to exceed 300 km.
The new spoilers on the deposit not only improve the overall look of the KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R, but also feature functional fins to increase downforce and contain - as much as possible - its exuberant character.
The KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R and KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO are based on the frame developed in 2020 for the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, but with some important updates that place it to the next level.
KTM set out with the 1390 SUPER DUKE R to improve high-speed stability and low-speed agility without sacrificing riding comfort. With this ambition in mind, a 48 mm WP APEX Open Cartridge fork was installed. The new fork allows for compression, rebound, and preload adjustment.
The WP APEX shock absorber has also been upgraded. Separate gas and oil reservoirs adapt to the piggyback style, which offers full adjustment. For 2024, the electronic adjustment (DCC) of the shock absorber has also been improved to provide a better overall balance, finding - on paper - the right compromise between comfort and suspension performance.
The KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO is equipped with the latest generation of semi-active technology (SAT) from WP. Equipped with electronically controlled magnetic valves for variable damping, the new suspension offers a wide range of settings: from maximum comfort to stiffness and support on the track, at the touch of a button. The SCU (Suspension Control Unit) adjusts damping in real time based on the driving style and surface being driven on, analyzing the wealth of information provided by sensors and the IMU.
All suspension adjustments can be changed directly from the instrument panel, selecting five different damping modes through the TFT screen: AUTO, COMFORT, RAIN, STREET, and SPORT. Two additional modes are available if you opt for the SUSPENSION PRO package, which unlocks the TRACK and PRO modes. The SUSPENSION PRO offers three automatic preload adjustments: LOW, STANDARD, and HIGH. In this case, the suspension is able to calculate and automatically adapt the preload according to the rider’s weight and recreate 3 distinct geometries, AUTO-STANDARD, AUTO-LOW, and AUTO-HIGH. The SUSPENSION PRO also allows for Anti-Dive adjustment, which keeps the front end rigid and stable even under hard braking.