KTM has updated its 1390 Super Duke R for 2027, bringing several features previously reserved for the limited-edition Super Duke RR to its regular super-naked range. The latest models gain an 8.8-inch touchscreen dashboard and Brembo Hypure front brake calipers, alongside revised switchgear, updated riding modes and two new colour options.
The updates apply to both the standard 1390 Super Duke R and the R Evo. While the former uses manually adjustable WP Apex suspension, the Evo gets WP’s semi-active setup. Despite its name, the R Evo retains a conventional manual gearbox rather than adopting KTM’s automated manual transmission (AMT), which is available on some of the brand’s other models.
KTM describes the 2027 Super Duke R as an evolution of the existing motorcycle rather than a major overhaul. The 1350cc LC8 V-twin remains unchanged, with the manufacturer making no mention of mechanical revisions. This suggests the current figures of 187bhp and 145Nm continue, although KTM has not explicitly reconfirmed the output.
The most noticeable update is in the cockpit. The previous 5-inch colour TFT has been replaced by an 8.8-inch bonded-glass touchscreen, first introduced on the 350-unit Super Duke RR earlier in 2026. KTM says the larger display offers improved readability, greater resistance to scratches and glare, a simpler menu layout and USB-C charging. Riders can operate it through the touchscreen or the new handlebar switchgear.
Navigation is another significant addition, with the Super Duke R gaining offline sat-nav for the first time. Riders can download maps by town, region or country directly to the dashboard, removing the need for a phone’s mobile data connection. The system includes route planning, active navigation guidance, a map view and an option to select more winding roads.
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KTM has also revised the riding modes to bring them in line with its latest Super Duke platform. The company has not provided a detailed breakdown of the changes, but says the focus is on greater personalisation and easier access to settings through the updated display and switchgear.
Braking has been upgraded on both versions, with the previous Brembo Stylema front calipers making way for the newer Hypure units. These first appeared on the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S before being fitted to the Super Duke RR. KTM has not announced any changes to the brake discs, suggesting the existing 320mm setup remains.
The 2027 range will be available in two new finishes. The traditional Orange option retains the brand’s familiar colour identity, while the new Black version features darker graphics and an entirely blacked-out frame. It marks the first time the Super Duke R has dropped its signature orange trellis frame, with KTM describing the result as its most sinister-looking version yet.
