2023 KTM Duke 390 is spied testing in India first time. The upcoming new Duke will feature technical as well as mechanical updates.
It was spotted last year testing in Europe. It is now spotted testing in India for the first time. Yes, the 2023 KTM Duke 390 is on test runs in India now. Bringing a plethora of changes with it; the test mule of the upcoming Duke gives us an idea of what to expect. The changes are going to be cosmetic as well as mechanical.
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Spied recently, the test bike was doing a highway run. The camouflaged test bike featured a design inspired by the flagship bike i.e. KTM 1290 Super Duke R. The headlight resembles the new design language of the Duke range. The LED headlight with the flared bezel is visible on the test bike. Also, the tank extensions are sharper & bigger.
Interestingly, the attraction point remains the new aluminum subframe. This resembles the bigger siblings like Duke 790. Also, the swingarm is asymmetrical now. It supports the offset monoshock suspension at the rear now. KTM's test bike was seen using right-handed front disc brakes; different from the regular left-side attachment. This will be interesting to see if the design makes it to the production. The test bike also seems to be using the new 5-spoke alloy wheel design similar to the KTM RC 200.
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KTM is also going to update the feature list over the new Duke 390. A new bigger TFT infotainment screen is expected. Suspected it will feature turn-by-turn navigation too. Along with this, tech like the bigger air filter box area & redesigned engine casing will make their way. The redesigned components focus on more refinement & redline power. A cornering ABS is also anticipated to come with the new generation Duke 390.
The test bike in India suggests that the new bike is nearing the production stage. Perhaps, the new bike will make it to the launch in the first half of 2023. So, comment down below & tell us your thoughts about the upcoming Duke 390.
