KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Evo unveiled: a 1,350cc sports tourer that can shift gears for you
KTM's new 1390 Super Duke GT Evo pairs a 1,350cc V-twin with an automated manual gearbox, semi-active WP suspension and an 8.8-inch touchscreen. Here is what it brings, and what it means for Indian riders.
KTM has finally pulled the covers off its new long-distance missile, the 2027 KTM 1390 Super Duke GT Evo. It takes the fire-breathing Super Duke formula, adds proper touring comfort, and throws in the party trick everyone is talking about: an automated manual transmission that can change gears on its own.
The engine and that clever gearbox
Power comes from KTM's 1,350cc LC8 V-twin, the same engine family used in the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo. Autocar India puts the output at 187hp, and KTM quotes 145Nm of torque. The six-speed gearbox gets KTM's automated manual option, which lets the rider leave the shifting to the bike in fully automatic mode or pick gears manually – no clutch work needed either way.
For a bike built to cover big distances, that is a genuinely useful idea. Picture crawling through city traffic at the start of a long ride without your left hand cramping up.
Suspension, brakes and tech
- Suspension: WP semi-active suspension at both ends, with a 48mm WP Apex fork up front.
- Brakes: Brembo, with four-piston front calipers on twin 320mm discs and a 240mm rear disc.
- Wheels and tyres: 17-inch wheels with Michelin Power 6 tyres, 120/70 at the front and 190/55 at the back.
- Screen: an 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen with offline map navigation and USB-C charging.
- Comfort: an 834mm seat height, plus adjustable levers, gear shifter and rear brake pedal.
KTM also offers its Premium Manufacturer's Warranty of up to four years on the bike, as long as it is serviced regularly at an authorised dealer.
Is it coming to India?
Not confirmed yet. KTM expects the bike at dealers in international markets from early 2027, and it has not announced Indian plans or pricing. There is reason for hope, though: KTM already brought its 1390 Super Duke R and the 1290 Super Adventure S to India, so a market for its big twins clearly exists here.
If it does arrive, it would take on the big sports-tourers that Indian enthusiasts already buy for long highway runs. Expect it to be a premium import, so start saving now rather than later.
The FHM take
We like this bike a lot. Big sports-tourers usually make you choose between thrills and comfort, and the GT Evo looks like it refuses to choose. The automated gearbox is the bit that could win over Indian riders who spend half their ride stuck in traffic before the fun starts. KTM, please do not make us wait too long.
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