Key highlights
- New Evo variant gets KTM’s Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) with automatic and manual shifting modes
- Powered by a 1,350 cc V-twin engine producing 187 hp and 145 Nm
- Features WP semi-active suspension, lightweight wheels and an 8.8-inch TFT display with offline navigation
KTM has unveiled the 1390 Super Duke GT Evo at EICMA 2026, adding a new technology-focused variant to its high-performance sports-touring range. While the standard 1390 Super Duke GT is already a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, the Evo takes things further with an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) and upgraded semi-active suspension.
Powertrain
Power comes from KTM’s 1,350 cc, liquid-cooled, 75-degree LC8 V-twin engine, shared with the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo. It produces 187 hp and 145 Nm of torque, with Cam-Shift variable valve timing adjusting valve operation according to engine speed and load.
The engine is housed in a chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame, paired with a single-sided swingarm. Unlike the Super Adventure, the GT Evo uses 17-inch wheels at both ends, wrapped in Michelin Power 6 tyres. The new wheels are 1.2kg lighter than those on the standard GT. The motorcycle weighs 213 kg without fuel and has an 834 mm seat height, along with a 19-litre fuel tank.
Semi-active suspension and touring upgrades
The suspension package gets a significant upgrade with the latest-generation WP APEX Semi-Active Technology system. At the front is a new 48mm upside-down fork featuring a patented through-rod construction, while the rear gets an electronically controlled monoshock with hydraulic preload adjustment.
KTM has also worked on making the GT Evo more comfortable over long distances. It gets an adjustable windscreen, repositionable handlebars and redesigned rider and pillion seats. The clutch and brake levers, gear shifter and rear brake pedal are adjustable as well.
Braking is handled by twin 320 mm front discs with Brembo Stylema four-piston monobloc callipers. The rear gets a 240 mm disc with a two-piston calliper.
Onboard tech
The cockpit features an 8.8-inch touchscreen TFT display with integrated offline navigation. Riders can access maps and route information without needing a continuous internet connection.
The electronics package includes riding modes, traction control, quickshifter and ABS. The lighting setup has also been updated with cornering lights, DRLs and a redesigned headlamp intended to improve near-field visibility.
The motorcycle is expected to reach international dealerships in early 2027. An India launch has not been confirmed yet.
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