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Murray came in all the way from the Blue Mountains to Procycles KTM Hornsby so he could be one of the first to place his order on a brand new model KTM 1390 Super Duke EVO. It wasn’t long before we able to ring him to say your bike has arrived. Murray was on the next train to Hornsby and was one the first riders get his hands on this magnificent new generation of ‘The Beast.’ Let's not mince words. The KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO is a 100%, hardcore, and dominant performance machine. It is truly an evolved BEAST. It brings intuitive WP Semi-Active Suspension Technology (SAT) to the vast array of standard rider aids. Being able to automatically adapt its suspension to the riders input or the road surface, it brings intelligence to the tarmac and into the hunt. And with 140 kW of power and 145 Nm torque on tap, Murray can rely on five unique riding modes and nine traction control settings to keep it all under control. Despite the 1390 EVO’s ‘Beast’ reputation, the bike is surprisingly easy to ride and genuinely comfortable to punt around town. All that aside, you can bet that Murray’s first ride back to the Blue Mountains was exciting.

Jason’s been riding on the road for a while, but always wanted to get serious about getting off-road. That meant locking into the best bike, with no compromises. Not a big cumbersome unit, but something manageable when it really gets rough. At Procycles KTM Sydney, Jason saw we had a 2023 model KTM 890 Adventure R, at amazing run-out price, perfect for what he needs and wanted to pay. The 890 Adventure R brings unmatched technology to the bush. Boasting an arsenal of rider aids, ride modes, ABS and traction control features. It’s lightweight, with agile handling and feels racy and capable to ride. An unmatched ability to dispatch everything from desert stretches, to rocky gravel switchbacks, or single goat tracks. But the KTM 890 Adventure R is not just superior on the trails. Thanks to its incredibly broad spread of power, this machine boasts serious travel capabilities and all-day comfort. As Jason’s about to find out. It’s all about the journey.

Stephen is a regular at Procycles KTM Hornsby and for the last four years has been enjoying getting out on his 2020 KTM 1290 SuperDuke GT. Once you get addicted to the big beastly punch of V-twin power, its hard to go back to being a mere mortal on a four cylinder motorcycle. The rush is just not the same. Stephen saw the launch of KTM’s new 1390 SuperDuke, he came into the shop and rode our demo and it was like he was hooked all over again. The grunty 145 Nm of torque, the awesome 190hp of power characteristics, the incredible electronics, the pinpoint handling, the intuitive WP Semi-Active suspension technology which automatically adapts its settings to the riders input or the road surface, the adjustable shifting and braking controls, it was all there … but there was a lot more of it. The KTM 1390 SuperDuke R reinforces its place as the undisputed Alpha of the Naked pack.

Tom came in to Procycles KTM Sydney to check out his motorcycling options. After a good look around he locked onto the new Gen 3 KTM 390. This is a 90% all new model from what was already a great motorcycle. The major upgrade includes a bigger engine which now delivers 44 bhp. It has a new cylinder head, bigger airbox, new underslung exhaust and gearshift for smoother changes. Gen 3 now has a slimmer, more rigid steel trellis frame, a new cast aluminium subframe and swingarm, with the shock now mounted on the right side, and a bigger airbox. New adjustable suspension includes WP forks with five-way rebound and compression hand adjuster, with the shock getting rebound damping and preload adjustment. New wheels save 4.3kg in weight. The new electronics are amazing with state-of-the-art rider aids. Tom gets Street and Rain modes and new Track mode functions for a lap time. Plus, a launch control system that limits revs to 7000rpm in first gear for the perfect getaways. Cornering ABS and traction control can be switched off on the move for skids and wheelies. Standard you get a new 5” colour TFT screen that’ll Bluetooth to your phone for turn-by-turn navigation, call answering and music control via the KTMconnect app. The LED headlight looks more aggressive. And the best feature for vertically-challenged people is the seat height has been reduced 10mm to 820mm, despite thicker seat foam.