KTM has unveiled the 2027 1390 Super Duke GT Evo at EICMA 2026, introducing a more advanced version of its high-performance sport-touring motorcycle. The new model combines a powerful V-twin engine with an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), upgraded semi-active suspension and additional touring-focused features.
The motorcycle is expected to reach international dealerships in early 2027. However, KTM has not confirmed its India launch or pricing.
1,350cc V-Twin Engine Produces 187hp
The KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Evo is powered by a 1,350cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine producing 187hp and 145Nm of torque.
The engine is housed in a steel trellis frame and is paired with a single-sided swingarm. Unlike the Super Adventure S Evo, which uses a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel configuration, the Super Duke GT Evo gets 17-inch wheels at both ends.
The lighter wheels reduce unsprung weight by 1.2kg compared with the standard Super Duke GT. They are fitted with Michelin Power 6 tyres, measuring 120-section at the front and 190-section at the rear.
The motorcycle weighs 213kg without fuel and has a seat height of 834mm.
New AMT Gearbox Offers Automatic and Manual Shifting
One of the biggest additions is KTM’s Automated Manual Transmission, which debuted on the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo.
The system allows riders to choose between fully automated gear changes and manual gear selection. In automatic mode, the motorcycle handles shifting without requiring conventional clutch operation.
Riders can also select gears manually whenever they want greater control over the motorcycle’s performance.
The transmission is designed to combine the convenience of automatic shifting with the flexibility of a manual gearbox, particularly during long-distance rides and changing traffic conditions.
WP Semi-Active Suspension and Brembo Brakes
The Super Duke GT Evo gets a new 48mm WP Apex semi-active front fork featuring a patented thru-rod design. KTM says the arrangement reduces weight and improves front-end feedback.
At the rear, the motorcycle features a linked monoshock with electronically adjustable damping and hydraulically controlled preload.
Braking duties are handled by Brembo Stylema four-piston monoblock callipers with twin 320mm discs at the front. The rear gets a two-piston calliper with a 240mm disc.
Other touring-focused improvements include an adjustable windscreen, repositionable handlebars and redesigned rider and passenger seats. The clutch and brake levers, gear shifter and rear brake pedal are also adjustable.
8.8-Inch Touchscreen Gets Offline Navigation
The motorcycle features an 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen with onboard offline map navigation. Riders can access navigation and motorcycle settings directly through the display.
The electronics package includes multiple riding modes, traction control, a quickshifter and ABS. The lighting system has also been upgraded with cornering lights, daytime running lights and a redesigned headlamp.
These additions combine performance-oriented technology with features intended to improve comfort and convenience during longer journeys.
India Launch and Availability
KTM plans to introduce the 1390 Super Duke GT Evo internationally in early 2027. The company has not announced its pricing or confirmed availability in India.
KTM already sells premium motorcycles such as the 1390 Super Duke R in the Indian market. Whether the new sport-tourer will join the company’s Indian portfolio remains uncertain.
Summary
The 2027 KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Evo gets a 1,350cc V-twin engine producing 187hp and 145Nm, along with a new AMT gearbox and WP semi-active suspension. It also features Brembo brakes, 17-inch wheels and an 8.8-inch touchscreen with offline navigation. International deliveries are expected to begin in early 2027, with India launch details yet to be announced.
