2025 KTM 390 Duke launched at ₹2.95 lakh, now gets cruise control and new colour scheme

2025 KTM 390 Duke has entered the Indian market at a price of ₹2.95 lakh ex-showroom. So, it does not get any price hike. However, what it does get is a new colour scheme called Ebony Black and there is now cruise control which can be used by the new switchgear on the left handlebar. Till now, KTM sold the 390 Duke in two colours - Electronic Orange and Atlantic Blue.

What are the changes to the engine of the 2025 KTM 390 Duke?

KTM India has not made any modifications to the engine of the 390 Duke. The motorcycle will maintain its 399 cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, which is calibrated to deliver a maximum power output of 44.25 bhp and a peak torque of 39 Nm. Previously, the engine had a displacement of 373 cc, which was increased to 399 cc with the introduction of the new-generation Duke. Additionally, it features a 6-speed transmission equipped with a bi-directional quickshifter.

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What are the rivals of the 2025 KTM 390 Duke?

The KTM 390 Duke competes with the Triumph Speed 400, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, BMW G 310 R, Yamaha MT-03, and TVS Apache RTR 310.

What are the features of the 2025 KTM 390 Duke?

In addition to the cruise control feature, the 2025 model will introduce a redesigned switchgear that incorporates buttons specifically for cruise control. The 5-inch TFT display remains unchanged, providing Bluetooth connectivity for music management, handling incoming calls, and facilitating turn-by-turn navigation. Furthermore, the motorcycle will be equipped with launch control, various riding modes, a new Track Mode, SuperMoto ABS, a Quickshifter, self-cancelling indicators, cruise control, and a speed limiter function. There is also riding modes, traction control, cornering ABS and fully adjustable suspension setup.

What are the underpinnings of the 2025 KTM 390 Duke?

KTM has implemented substantial improvements to the frame of the 390 Duke. The motorcycle now boasts a completely reengineered steel trellis frame, accompanied by a new sub-frame, both made from pressure die-cast aluminum. Additionally, a newly designed curved swingarm has been introduced. The suspension system features upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear.

The braking system for the 2024 390 Duke is adapted from the RC 390 model. It incorporates new, lighter rotors, with the front disc measuring 320 mm and the rear disc at 240 mm. Moreover, the alloy wheels have been refined for weight efficiency and now feature a reduced number of spokes, also inspired by the design of the RC 390.

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