Nearly two years after being first photographed during testing, the new KTM Super Duke GT 1390 is edging closer to becoming a reality, having now been homologated.
According to Motorrad Online, the new bike will feature the Super Duke R’s engine – the LC8 V2 with 1,350 cubic centimeters, capable of producing 190 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. It includes Cam Shift control and a 75º cylinder angle. The Super Duke GT is expected to reach a top speed of 250 km/h, slightly less than the 270 km/h of the naked model.
Homologation documents indicate the new model will weigh 3 kg less than the 1290, around 233 kg with a full fuel tank. The Super Duke GT will be shorter (2,139 mm) but wider (929 mm), and its height has increased significantly to between 1,299 mm and 1,399 mm, with an adjustable windshield likely.
In terms of technology, it’s plausible that the bike will have front radar for cruise control, similar to the 1290 Super Adventure. The lightweight aluminum wheels will be the same as those on the 2022 Super Duke R, and it’s expected to feature four-piston monobloc Brembo radial calipers.
It’s unclear whether the Super Duke GT will come with a semi-active suspension version. Some of the styling lines will likely be shared with the 1390 Super Duke R, including the dual-LED headlight integrated into a plastic fairing. There’s no official release date yet for the KTM Super Duke GT.