KTM Duke 390 Wins Indian Motorcycle Of The Year (IMOTY) 2018 Award

A total of 12 motorcycles were shortlisted for the final round, and KTM Duke 390, Yamaha FZ25 and Triumph Street Triple RS were the finalists for the award. Duke 390 clinched the title with 107 points, whereas the FZ25 and Street Triple RS finished second and third respectively.

KTM launched the new 2017 Duke 390 in India in February 2017, which was one the most anticipated motorcycle in the Indian market. Compared to the outgoing model, the new Duke 390 boasts an all-new design inspired by the 1290 Super Duke.

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The 2017 Duke 390 gets new features such as bifurcated LED headlamps, TFT instrument display, adjustable levers, ride-by-wire throttle and newly designed LED tail light. The overall design is sharp and edgy.

The 2017 KTM Duke 390 draws power from a 373cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 44bhp and 35Nm of peak torque. The engine is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox. The naked motorcycle is equipped with a slipper clutch, upside down WP front forks, WP monoshock at the rear, dual disc brakes with ABS and Metzeler tyres.

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The KTM Duke 390 has been the most value for money product in the 300cc to 400cc segment. With its best-in-segment features and striking design, the 2017 Duke 390 is the hot favourite of the Indian riders. Now, the naked street fighter has won the prestigious IMOTY 2018 award.