Its manly and muscular styling mixed with top performance make the KTM 390 Duke, nicknamed the “Corner Rocket”, the youth’s most famous bike to ride on Indian roads. The streetfighter in 2025 looks better than ever, thanks to updated technology and different colour choices. Since it has a price tag of Rs 2.95 lakh (ex-showroom), this bike goes head-to-head with the BMW G 310 R and TVS Apache RTR 310. We will cover the new and improved features found in the KTM 390 Duke 2025 here.
Aggressive Design and Premium Look
With its bold and muscular styling, the KTM 390 Duke 2025 stands out on the roads. The new metal tank, LED DRLs shaped like boomerangs and wide headlamps add more style to the car. The 2025 model comes in a new colour, Gunmetal Grey and when paired with Electronic Orange and Atlantic Blue, it has a stylish look. It gets its streetfighter look and the unique tanks partly from the Superduke range from KTM.
Advanced Technology and Rider Assistance
The bike comes with a 5-inch TFT screen which can connect to your smartphone using the KTMconnect app. The rider can easily answer calls, listen to music and receive turn-by-turn directions. Cruise control and crawl features are now built into the 2025 model which make extended trips more pleasant. The bike comes with launch control, ABS for corners and three different riding modes: Road, Rain and Track, making it the one with the most advanced features in its class. The new additions have made the bike ride more thrilling.
Powerful Engine and Performance
The power for the 2025 KTM 390 Duke comes from a 399cc, liquid-cooled, LC4c single-cylinder engine that makes 46 PS of power and 39 Nm of torque. The gear shifting is fast and smooth as it is assisted by the 6-speed gearbox paired with a slipper clutch. With an ARAI mileage of 28.9 kmpl and a top speed of 167 km/h, the car is suitable for either urban or open road driving. This new type of exhaust makes the motorcycle easier to control by helping get the balance right.
Better Handling and Safety
The bike features 43 mm WP APEX open-cartridge USD front forks and a WP APEX monoshock rear suspension that both allow rebound and compression adjustments. The larger-sized ABS discs in the front and rear offer better braking performance. Having a seat height of 800 mm and a total weight of 168.3 kg allows it to be easier to control. The updated trellis frame and swingarm made from aluminum now make the bike more stable in bends.
Price and Market Positioning
Rs 2.95 lakh is the ex-showroom price for the KTM 390 Duke 2025 and the on-road price in Delhi is Rs 3.48 lakh. It exists in one design and users can choose from Gunmetal Grey, Electronic Orange and Atlantic Blue colours. Even though the price has gone up by Rs 1,000, the new features mean it is still good value. It is up against other bike models such as the Yamaha MT-03 and the Triumph Speed 400.
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