A next-generation small-capacity KTM Duke mannequin has been spied testing in India and it confirms lots of the beforehand seen incoming updates, whereas additionally revealing some fascinating new particulars concerning the next-generation Dukes.

1. Completely new chassis with offset rear monoshock

2. New headlight and T-shaped tail-lamp 

3. 125 and 200 Dukes could get TFT sprint and LED headlight in India

Let us preface this story by addressing the plain incontrovertible fact that the spy pictures aren’t fairly as clear as what you’re normally accustomed to. That being stated, we did have an opportunity to journey alongside the take a look at mule for fairly an intensive period, and noticed many fascinating particulars within the course of, not all of which might be discerned from the pictures.

Next-gen KTM Duke spied testing in India: particulars  

This next-gen KTM Duke that was spied had an LED headlight and a TFT sprint, which in India are solely seen on the 250 and 390 Dukes. But this take a look at mule additionally had an underbelly exhaust, not a side-slung exhaust muffler, suggesting that it was maybe one of many decrease displacement fashions. There are two potentialities right here: both the next-gen 390 Duke will revert to an underbelly muffler (that is the much less probably risk), or this was a 125/200 Duke being examined. Consequently, if the second risk is true, then both the smaller Dukes will get a TFT sprint and an LED headlight in India, or this was an abroad mannequin being examined. (For instance, the UK-spec 125 Duke already sports activities a TFT show and LED headlight.) 

The next-generation KTM Duke line-up might be outfitted with a brand new chassis, with adjustments to the primary body, subframe and in addition an offset rear monoshock. The bodywork might be all-new as nicely and much more of the rear subframe now appears to be coated. Additionally, the tank extensions have additionally been revised and the brand new Dukes look like they’ll look a little bit sharper. What we additionally noticed on this take a look at mule is that the engine covers are visually barely totally different to the present bikes, suggesting some remodeling on this division as nicely. It might be fascinating to see whether or not the rumours of the 390 line-up rising to 399cc are true or not.

The entrance suspension didn’t characteristic any adjustability on the fork tops, once more suggesting that this was maybe a decrease capability mannequin. However, what has modified with respect to underpinnings is the wheels and brakes, which now look similar to people who you discover on the up to date RC vary of sportbikes. The disc provider is all however eradicated, with the rotor now mounting straight into the wheel spokes.

The next-gen Duke vary will get a brand new tail-lamp that illuminates in a T-shape, and the headlight is totally different to the present unit too. The TFT sprint gave the impression to be the identical unit as the present fashions and appeared to have the identical graphics as nicely.

Next-gen KTM Duke line-up in India 

The next-gen KTM Dukes have been spied testing for fairly a while now, each abroad and in India. That being stated, this newest take a look at mule was nonetheless coated in camouflage and a few physique panels had a little bit of a tough end to them, suggesting that there’s nonetheless maybe some work to be achieved earlier than we see an official unveiling, in all probability in early 2023.

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