Updates for KTM Duke 390

Standard slipper clutch likely to be one of several changes for 2015

Updates for KTM Duke 390

Updates for KTM Duke 390

KTM is this week due to announce a round of updates for the Duke 390, Visordown can reveal.

One possibility is a standard slipper clutch, an update already confirmed for India, where the 373cc single is made.

The naked Duke 390 shares a platform including frame and engine with KTM's fully faired RC390, so updates could apply to both models.

It could help them compete with a new sub-500cc naked BMW as well as Yamaha's soon-to-be-launched R3.

A slipper clutch helps prevent rear wheel lock on aggressive down-shifts.

A KTM source said: 'There are a few changes for the 390 Duke in 2015. I will send you over a document this week that lists the ones for the UK market.'

We'll bring you more details as soon as we have them.

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