[ Tech - Auto ] Next-Generation KTM 390 Duke Spied

Dinesh Vishwakarma

[br][br]The test mule spotted was using a completely different frame and swing arm, signifying that a massive change is coming.[br][br]The KTM 390 Duke first emerged in 2012 and the second-generation model broke cover in 2016. Now, spy shots have emerged of what is almost certainly the third-generation 390 Duke on test, and keeping with the previous timeline, you can expect to see this model at the 2020 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.[br][br] [br][br]An international website, Ride Apart, has got its hands on several images that show an early stage 390 Duke prototype out on test. At first glance, the bike looks quite similar, as it’s wearing what appears to be the same LED headlamp and TFT instrument console from the current 390 Duke, as well as the same mirrors and switchgear. But these items are largely aesthetic in nature and they can be changed later. What’s different, and clearly on display, though, is the fact that the test bike is running a completely different chassis.[br][br]A glance at the test bike image, and then a current 390 Duke, shows that the test bike is running a brand-new trellis frame, with more closely and evenly spaced tubes. It's not completely clear, but the frame could be a little larger as well. It’s also hard to tell whether the rear subframe is different, though, thanks to the black plastic cladding along the side.[br][br] [br][br]However, what’s easy to spot is the new aluminium swing arm. It's not just the bare aluminium finish that’s changed, but the bracing within is different as well; also, the swing arm does look slightly more substantial at the point where it widens near the tyre’s edge. As for the tyres, they’re still the good old Metzeler M5 Sportecs and we have no issues with that.[br][br]The rest of the bike is clearly in a very early prototyping stage, so it would be hard to make accurate predictions of what to expect. What we can tell is that the fuel tank appears to be a little larger and wider and this could filter down to the production bike.[br][br]Source[br][br] [br]

Ateur

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Dinesh Vishwakarma

Thank-you