2026 KTM 1390 Duke Evo R
Despite financial difficulties, KTM Motorcycles has unveiled its 2026 range of street bikes. As expected, the range is dominated by the Duke naked sports bikes, ranging in capacity from 125 cc to 1,390 cc.
New for 2025/2026 is the Duke 160, which will be available in select markets to meet licensing requirements and consumer demand. Powered by a 164.2 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder SOHC engine, the Duke 160 produces 19 PS at 9500 rpm and 15.5 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm, taking direct aim at its main competitor, the Yamaha MT-15.
2026 KTM Duke 250
The Duke 390 now gets a new WP FCR4 brake caliper for improved braking performance, replacing the previous Bybre unit. For 2026, the Duke 390 gets two new color options, while other specifications remain unchanged.
The Duke 790, also called the ‘Scalpel’, returns with the same parallel-twin engine, but adds improved technology with the same 5-inch TFT screen and shifting mechanism as on the revolutionary Duke 990. Meanwhile, the Duke 990 gets an all-new color for this year and comes with KTM’s four-year Premium manufacturer’s warranty, while the Duke 990 R gets an 8.8-inch touchscreen TFT with offline map navigation, 130 hp, 103 Nm and fully adjustable WP APEX suspension.
2026 KTM Duke 160 (India)
At the top of the range are the 1390 Super Duke R and 1390 Super Duke R Evo, claimed as the most extreme street version of “The Beast” yet. The 1390 Super Duke R Evo comes with semi-active suspension, cornering ABS and driving aids.
In April, KTM says The Beast will get a performance upgrade. “April changes everything. Two of the most extreme DUKE models in KTM history will hit harder than ever before! Sharper. Lighter. Meaner. Power that resets expectations, apex-chasing precision, torque that could spin the world on its own axis. Watch this space!”, said Gareth Davidson, Street Product Marketing Manager.
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