2024 Acko Drive Awards: KTM 390 Duke's Performance Bike Of The Year

Pushing the envelope further when it comes to accessible performance for our roads, the KTM 390 Duke has taken the game forwards. No wonder then that the third-generation of the 390 Duke is the deserved 2024 Acko Drive Awards' Performance Motorcycle Of The Year. Packing the raw menacing performance from the first gen and marrying the finesse of the second gen models, the current 390 Duke is every enthusiastic rider’s wish come true.

And this was one of the most hotly contested segments. With the likes of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R, Yamaha R3 and the Ultraviolette F77 being its strongest rivals for the crown, the KTM’s outright in-your-face mental approach to motorcycling evokes very strong feelings. And unlike previous years, the 390 Duke is now also a well mannered and cultured motorcycle that can do its daily bidding without much grumbling.

Credit then to the new 399 cc single as its 45.5 bhp and 39 Nm are well spread out to give you max thrill on every ride. And the lovely new motor is backed up by an equally rock solid trellis frame and superior finely tuned suspension components that are adjustable. With potent radial braking hardware, IMU-aided electronic rider aids and a sporty upright riding posture, you can be sure to remain in firm control of the bike almost always.