We have ridden the new KTM 390 Duke: Here’s what we think about its real-world performance

The tank extensions & sharp design features make it an attention-grabber

Feels incredibly light and easy to handle | 800mm seat’s narrow profile make it approachable for shorter riders too

Engine peaky as ever, but more tractable too, making city commutes a LOT easier

The heat dissipation has also improved significantly over the previous-gen 390, but some vibrations still persist

The quickshifter is very smooth and shifting gears above 3000rpm is an easy affair

The brakes have a sharp, confidence-inspiring bite

Stock suspension setup easily handles most bumps and potholes

Adjustable fork and monoshock gives you the liberty to tweak it further

25.26kmpl (city) and 29.64kmpl (highway) is even better than the Triumph Speed 400!

New instrument console has better readability | New switchgear feels very premium

The new KTM 390 Duke is not only exciting to ride, but is pretty practical as well