KTM refreshed the 390 Duke for 2026 with upgraded WP FCR4 calipers and larger 320mm front rotor—a pragmatic fix for a bike that's been the entry point for a generation of Indian riders. New colors are nice. The brake upgrade actually matters on a single-cylinder commuter that punches above its weight class.

KTM pushed the 1390cc LC8 V-twin past 148 hp and kept it in the Super Adventure R, making this the heaviest, most powerful bike in its category. The displacement jump from the 1190 isn't just marketing—it's a real difference in midrange torque and highway stability, though you're paying for that extra 25 pounds and complexity.

A BHPian took their BMW GS1300 on an impromptu 1150km run to Goa via NH66, chasing an event that fell through. Real-world distance on a proper tourer reveals what dealers never mention: these things just work. The GS platform has spent three decades proving that accessible capability beats exotic engineering.