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2027KTM 390 Duke

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The 2027 KTM 390 Duke returns unchanged apart from new colours, keeping its 398.7cc single making 44 hp and 39 Nm, an 820 mm seat, a 13.4-litre tank and a 165 kg kerb weight.

Capacity
398.7 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
149.0 kg
Seat height
820 mm
Power
44.4 HP (33.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 68Agility 96Comfort 48Off-road 20Touring 35Road manners 85
Off-road & trail20%
Cornering85%
City riding88%
Daily riding78%
Touring32%
Two-up35%
Track68%
Best for
Built primarily as a nimble city and canyon-carving streetfighter rather than a long-distance or off-road machine.
Built for
A punchy, single-cylinder naked bike with sharp handling, strong brakes, and an eager, playful attitude that rewards aggressive riding.
Not ideal for
Not the right choice for riders seeking a plush, wind-protected long-haul tourer or a capable off-road adventure companion.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2027 KTM 390 Duke, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

US owner complaints

None filed for 2027 · 7 across all years

No US owner complaints are on record for the 2027 model; owners of other years of the KTM 390 Duke have filed 7.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.

Bike Reliability

How the score works →
60
out of 100Good

The KTM 390 Duke passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 86.9% of the time, 2.9 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 60% of models.

This covers every year of the model.

86.9%Passed first time
6.5%Failed outright
6.6%Fixed during test
4,000Typical miles
9,871Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
0-10k
88%
10-20k
82.5%
20-30k
76.1%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered
2013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
#Model (all years)ScoreTests
1 Royal Enfield Classic 350 93 Excellent 825
2 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 93 Excellent 2,647
3 Honda CB500F 88 Excellent 4,568
4 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 75 Good 8,617
5 KTM 390 Duke 60 Good 9,871
6 Benelli Imperiale 400 59 Average 243

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
398.7 ccm
Power
44.4 HP (33.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque
39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2980 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
89.0 x 60.0 mm
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder
4
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1357 mm
Seat height
820 mm
Dry weight
149.0 kg
Wet weight
165.0 kg
Fuel capacity
13.40 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front suspension
WP APEX 43
Rear suspension
WP Suspension
Front wheel travel
150 mm
Rear wheel travel
150 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Four-piston radial fixed calliper
Front brakes diameter
320 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Brembo. ABS.
Rear brakes diameter
240 mm
ABS
Yes

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20132017202020242027
Capacity 375 cc 373 cc 373 cc 399 cc 399 cc
Dry weight 139 kg 139 kg 139 kg 149 kg 149 kg
Seat height 800 mm 830 mm 830 mm 820 mm 820 mm
Fuel capacity 11 L 13.4 L 13.4 L 13.4 L 13.4 L
Bike Reliability ⓘ 49 Average 63 Good 61 Good Too new Too new

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the KTM 390 Duke?

The 2027 KTM 390 Duke has a Capacity of 398.7 ccm (24.33 cubic inches).

What engine power does the KTM 390 Duke have?

The 2027 KTM 390 Duke has a Power of 44.4 HP (33.0 kW) @ 8500 RPM.

How many gears does the KTM 390 Duke have?

The 2027 KTM 390 Duke has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the KTM 390 Duke?

The 2027 KTM 390 Duke has a Torque of 39.0 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.8 ft.lbs).

How much does the KTM 390 Duke weigh?

The 2027 KTM 390 Duke has a Dry weight of 149.0 kg (328.5 pounds).

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