New vs Old KTM 390 Duke: What is different?
The new generation KTM 390 Duke has been unveiled, bringing a host of significant updates to the popular Austrian streetfighter. This update introduces a fresh and more aggressive appearance, an upgraded engine, adjustable suspension, enhanced rider aids, vibrant colours, and an updated platform. Here's a detailed overview of the differences between the new and old KTM 390 Duke models.
New vs Old KTM 390 Duke: Powertrain
The new-generation 390 Duke is equipped with a brand-new 398.7cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled LC4c engine. This engine delivers 44.86PS of power and 39Nm of torque, a notable increase from the 43.5PS and 37Nm of torque produced by its predecessor. Both models come paired with a six-speed gearbox.
| New KTM 390 Duke | Old KTM 390 Duke | |
| Displacement | LC4c 398.7cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled | 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 44.86PS | 43.5PS |
| Torque | 39Nm | 37Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front forks | WP Apex WP Apex open cartridge USD forks with compression and rebound adjustability | WP Apex open cartridge USD forks |
| Rear suspension | WP Apex offset monoshock with rebound and preload adjustability | WP Apex monoshock with preload adjustability |
| Front/rear suspension travel | 150mm/150mm | 142mm/150mm |
New vs Old KTM 390 Duke: Suspension
The new 390 Duke features 43mm WP Apex open cartridge upside-down front forks with adjustable compression and rebound, offering improved suspension capabilities. At the rear, KTM has included a new WP Apex offset rear mono-shock with preload adjustment and a five-step rebound adjustability. In contrast, the older model had non-adjustable suspension units.
New vs Old KTM 390 Duke: Brakes and Wheels
The braking system has been updated in the new 390 Duke, featuring a larger 320mm front disc brake with a four-piston radial fixed calliper and a new 240mm rear disc brake with a two-piston floating calliper. The previous generation had a single front disc with a radially mounted calliper and a smaller 230mm single disc with a single-piston floating calliper. Both models come equipped with dual-channel ABS, including cornering and Supermoto ABS features. The new model is also fitted with lighter alloy wheels paired with Michelin tires, replacing the Metzeler rubber of its predecessor.
| New KTM 390 Duke | Old KTM 390 Duke | |
| Front/rear suspension travel | 150mm/150mm | 142mm/150mm |
| Front brake | 320mm single disc with four-piston radial fixed calliper | 320mm single disc radially mounted calliper |
| Rear brake | 240mm single disc with two-piston floating calliper | 230mm single disc with single-piston floating calliper |
| ABS | Bosch 9.3MP dual channel | Bosch 9.1MP dual channel |
| Seat height | 820mm/800mm | 830mm |
| Tyres | Michelin | Metzeler |
New vs Old KTM 390 Duke: Chassis and Design
The 2024 390 Duke showcases a redesigned chassis, featuring a new die-cast aluminium sub-frame, a steel trellis frame, and a curved aluminium swingarm. Additionally, the seat height of the new model stands at 820mm, with an option to lower it to 800mm, making it 22mm shorter than the previous generation.
The new-gen 390 Duke adopts a sportier and more aggressive design language. Key design elements include sharp and angular panels, an updated LED headlight with integrated split daytime running lights, a redesigned fuel tank with extensions, a new underbelly exhaust system, and a split seat.
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