The 2024 KTM 390 Duke debuts in our market. There are tons of updates to this bike in comparison to the outgoing model. This includes things like a bigger engine, more features and other mechanical changes. With this model, KTM aims to strengthen its dominance in this 400-cc segment. It is a highly lucrative segment and the buyers are often performance enthusiasts. Keeping that in mind, the changes to the 2024 model ensure that driving pleasure is the talking point of the motorcycle from the Austrian two-wheeler giant. Let us compare the new model with the old one to see what’s new.
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2024 KTM 390 Duke vs 2022 Model – Specs
The new 2024 390 Duke now gets a 398.7-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine which produces 44.8 hp and 39 Nm of peak power and torque. It pairs with a 6-speed manual transmission. This is slightly higher than the outgoing 373-cc single-cylinder engine which made 43.5 hp and 37 Nm. The bore and stroke are 89 mm and 64 mm respectively. Furthermore, the 390 Duke now gets an all-new steel Trellis frame with a die-cast aluminium sub-frame with a new curved cast swingarm. This new chassis makes the bike stiffer which is key to negotiating tight corners at high speed. Needless to mention, the overall stability of the motorcycle increases drastically.
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Apart from that, the other prominent mechanical components include a 43 mm WP Apex front fork suspension with compression and rebound adjustability with 150 mm travel. At the rear, it gets a monoshock suspension with a 5-step rebound and preload adjustability with 150 mm travel. Also, the front tyre now has a 320 mm disc while the rear tyre gets a 240 mm disc. The dual-channel ABS is standard across the range. All these adjustments ensure that the new bike with be more flexible as per the requirements. The weight of the bike is 165 kg. The seat height is 820 mm.
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| Specs Comparison | 2024 KTM 390 Duke | 2022 KTM 390 Duke |
| Engine | 398.7-cc Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled | 373-cc Single-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled |
| Power | 44.8 hp | 43.5 hp |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Front Suspension | 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 | 150 mm / 150 mm | 142 mm / 150 mm |
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New vs Old KTM Duke 390 – Features
Another aspect where we witness significant enhancements is the modern tech and convenience features. The 2024 KTM 390 Duke gets a 5-inch TFT display, smartphone connectivity for multimedia controls and calls, an all-new Launch Control building revs to 7,000 RPM for a powerful launch, 3 riding modes (Rain, Street and Track), cornering ABS, Supermoto ABS, USB-C charging port, LED headlight with integrated split DRLs, Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, a revamped fuel tank, a new underbelly exhaust system for that sporty appearance and much more.
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Price Comparison
Finally, we compare the prices of the new model and the last-gen model. At the moment, the 2022 KTM 390 Duke retails for Rs 2.97 lakh, ex-showroom. We expect the prices of the 2024 model to be around Rs 3.20 lakh, ex-showroom. The reason for that is all the updates that the new model comes with. Most of these are already explained in this blog post and more details will arrive at the launch event. It will lock horns with the likes of BMW G310R and Honda CB300R in India.
