The all-electric version of the Duke 390, christened as KTM E-Duke, has been spotted for the first time at the brand’s headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria.
KTM Duke Electric has been spotted for the first time in the flesh. Going down the memory-lane, it was divulged during the annual Pierer Mobility investor presentation in 2022 that KTM is indeed working on an all-electric version of the Duke. Fast forward to 2025, the E-Duke prototype has been captured on camera by stunt rider Rok Bagoros at KTM Motohall in Mattighofen, Austria which also happens to be the brand’s global headquarters. Sources tell us that if at all the Duke electric makes it to the production line, it will be manufactured by Bajaj Auto in India.
First things first, KTM Duke electric is likely to be equipped with a 5.5 kWh battery alongside with a 10 kW electric motor, as revealed during the investor presentation three years back. Hence, we cannot expect a range of more than 100 km on a single charge, that too on a quite balanced and stable riding style. Royal Enfield is also working on its first mass-market electric motorcycle in the form of the Flying Flea C6.
The electric motor is mounted where we would usually see the engine in a petrol motorcycle. The all-electric version will also boast of a rear wheel drive chain, akin to the traditional ICE-powered version. However, the fuel tank area has been left as a big hollow section which functions as an air intake to cool the battery pack and other electronic components.
The ongoing model of Duke 390 tips the weighing scale at 168 kg and with no two opinions, it is certain the EV model will be lighter in weight than its ICE version. The prototype spotted at Motohall display area seems to be based on the rolling chassis of the 390 Duke, including the trellis frame, aluminium swingarm and offset rear shock. Even the wheels and braking system are identical.
KTM Duke electric appears to feature an on-board charger like the one we saw with the Bajaj Chetak. The images show an integrated charging cable and it could be a welcome addition to the bike as most electric motorcycles don’t have enough space to store the massive chargers. Hence, in such situations, the on-board charger works as a real savior.
Interestingly, the KTM E-Duke prototype is packed with a cool 3-d printed seat which is considered quite useful in hot climate conditions such as India. However, it is rather tough to keep it clean all the time. A few other notable features visible in the pics are wider handlebar, 4.3-inch TFT display and scooter-inspired rear brake lever. Meanwhile, we have learnt that KTM’s sister brand Husqvarna is also working on an all-electric motorcycle, tentatively titled as E-Pilen.
