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2026 KTM 390 Duke Gets WP Brakes, Still the Bargain Middleweight
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by Autocar India staff photographer· via Autocar India · Jan 9, 2026

2026 KTM 390 Duke Gets WP Brakes, Still the Bargain Middleweight

"WP brakes on a sub-$5K middleweight is the kind of spec work that separates KTM from the poseurs—they're not chasing hype, just iterating on what works."

— Revvly Take

KTM's refreshing the 390 Duke with WP FCR4 calipers and a new blue colorway for 2026—modest updates that actually matter on a bike this price-conscious. The 390's been the thinking person's entry point for years; better braking hardware keeps it relevant against the bean counters' constant cost-cutting.

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Autocar India staff photographer

Autocar India · Jan 9

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