Top 5 Things About The 2025 KTM 390 Duke Motorcycle: Powertrain, Features, & Other Key Details

Updated: Friday, March 14, 2025, 11:28 [IST]

The 2025 KTM 390 Duke has been recently launched in India at Rs 2.95 lakh (ex-showroom), and here are the top 5 things you need to know about it.

New Colour

The 2025 KTM 390 Duke introduces a fresh colour option called Ebony Black, alongside the existing Electronic Orange and Atlantic Blue.

Engine Specifications

The engine of the 2025 KTM 390 Duke remains unchanged from its predecessor. It continues to use a 399cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This engine produces a maximum power of 44.25 bhp and a peak torque of 39 Nm. The previous version had a displacement of 373cc, which was increased to 399cc with the introduction of the new-generation Duke. The bike also retains its 6-speed transmission with a bi-directional quickshifter.

Features & Technology

The 2025 KTM 390 Duke now features cruise control, which can be operated using the updated switchgear on the left handlebar. The motorcycle also retains its 5-inch TFT display, offering Bluetooth connectivity for music management, call handling, and turn-by-turn navigation.

Additional features include launch control, various riding modes including a new Track Mode, SuperMoto ABS, Quickshifter, self-cancelling indicators, cruise control, a speed limiter function, cornering ABS, and fully adjustable suspension.

Chassis & Suspension Enhancements

KTM has made significant updates to the frame of the 390 Duke. It now features a completely reengineered steel trellis frame with a new sub-frame made from pressure die-cast aluminum. A newly designed curved swingarm has also been introduced. The suspension system includes upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear.

Braking System Improvements

The braking system for the 2024 model is adapted from the RC 390 model. It includes lighter rotors with a front disc measuring 320mm and a rear disc at 240mm. Additionally, alloy wheels have been refined for weight efficiency with fewer spokes inspired by the RC 390 design.

DriveSpark Thinks

The KTM 390 Duke faces competition from several models in its segment. These include Triumph Speed 400, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, BMW G 310 R, Yamaha MT-03, and TVS Apache RTR 310. This latest iteration of KTM's popular motorcycle combines advanced technology with robust performance features while maintaining competitive pricing in India's market.