KTM·Roadster·373-399cc·A2 NATIF

390 Duke

↘ Evolution history · 2013 → present
14
Years of production
3
Generations
399
current cc
45
Horsepower
14
Vintages

The Austrian A2 roadster. 45hp single, lightweight, premium feel.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2024 — present
EURO 5+ NEW GENERATION

Complete overhaul: new LC4c 399cc 45hp Euro 5+ engine, new chassis, enriched electronics.

2026
CFrame
New WP FCR4 4-piston radial front calipers + WP RCF4 single-piston rear (replacing ByBre) — improved heat resistance, more durable pads
Medium
AAesthetics
Two new colours: Atlantic Blue (black wheels, black fender) and Gun Metal Gray
Minor
2025
EElectronics
Cruise Control as standard + Crawl Function — segment firsts, improved bidirectional quickshifter (smoother shifts)
Medium
AAesthetics
New colour options
Minor
2024
MEngine
New LC4c 399cc single — 45hp / 33kW at 8,500rpm, 39Nm at 7,000rpm Euro 5+ (bore 89mm × stroke 64mm)
Major
CFrame
New 2-piece steel trellis frame — 165kg fuelled, 15L tank, 820mm seat, 1,357mm wheelbase, 190mm ground clearance, 43mm WP APEX fork (150mm), 320mm front disc
Major
EElectronics
5" bonded-glass TFT + Cornering ABS + Supermoto ABS (rear deactivatable) + traction control + Launch Control + Street/Rain/Track modes + KTMconnect Bluetooth
Major
Buyer radar
2025

Cruise Control + Crawl Function added — best Gen 3 year for everyday use.

TOP BUY
2024

Total overhaul: 399cc, 5" TFT, Cornering ABS, Track Mode, 15L tank — excellent generation launch.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2017 — 2023
EURO 4 + TFT

Euro 4, TFT, quickshifter: the 390 Duke becomes a premium adult motorcycle in its segment.

2023
AAesthetics
Final gen 2 year — colours carried over
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2021
MEngine
Euro 5 compliance — new 46mm throttle body, minor intake/exhaust tweaks, power maintained at 44hp, low-rpm torque slightly improved (+5.7%)
Medium
CFrame
Slipper clutch as standard (clutch-by-wire), new grey and white colour options
Medium
2020
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2019
EElectronics
Bidirectional Quickshifter+ as standard + Supermoto ABS (rear ABS deactivatable)
Medium
SSafety
Cornering ABS via IMU — first 400cc to offer it as standard
Medium
2018
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2017
MEngine
Revised engine — 44hp Euro 4, ride-by-wire throttle, tank 11 → 13.5 L
Major
EElectronics
Colour TFT screen + Bluetooth smartphone connectivity
Major
CFrame
New more aggressive design, front disc 300 → 320 mm, LED headlight, seat 800 → 830 mm
Medium
Buyer radar
2019

Cornering ABS + QS. Peak of Gen 2.

TOP BUY
2017

TFT + revised design. Good compromise.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2013 — 2016
FIRST GENERATION

KTM revolutionises the segment with a 373cc single and unexpected premium finish.

2016
AAesthetics
Final gen 1 year — colours carried over
Minor
2015
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2014
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2013
MEngine
Single-cylinder 373cc launch — 44hp
Major
CFrame
Tubular steel trellis frame — 147kg
Major
SSafety
Standard Bosch ABS
Major
Buyer radar
2015

Reliable mechanicals but sometimes costly parts.

OK