2015 KTM 390 Duke ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in KTM's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2015 KTM 390 Duke ABS features a 373.2 cc (22.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.9 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 390 Duke ABS measures 139 kg (306 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,367 mm (53.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2014 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
117.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.32 HP/kg (3.16 kg/HP)
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement373.2 ccm (22.77 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power44.0 HP (32.1 kW))
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
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Brakes
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Transmission
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