If there’s one class of motorcycle that has completely lost touch with sanity (in the best way possible, might I add) it’s the hyper-naked. These bikes aren’t built for beginners or even rational riders. They exist for those who think 150 horsepower just isn’t enough and that “ride modes” are more like polite suggestions.
From early hooligan icons like the Triumph Speed Triple to the modern crop of beasts like the Ducati Streetfighter and Aprilia Tuono, the naked bike scene has devolved into a class of motorcycles that throws all logic out the window.
And standing proudly in the middle of that madness is KTM’s Super Duke. The Austrian brand has always treated performance as a kind of religion, and the Super Duke R is its highest priest. The latest version, the 1390 Super Duke R Evo, already delivers around 190 horsepower from its 1,350cc LC8 V-twin, which is definitely more than enough to make your vision blur and your palms sweat.
