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KTM 1390 Suuperduke EVO Suspension

Do I Need Stiffer Fork Springs on the KTM Super...

Here is the interesting thing about the Super Duke EVO: I believe you can get away with using a "too light" spring up front. This is due to the electronic...

Do I Need Stiffer Fork Springs on the KTM Super...

Here is the interesting thing about the Super Duke EVO: I believe you can get away with using a "too light" spring up front. This is due to the electronic...

What Jack Stands are Best With Superjacks, to Lift a KTM Super Duke?

What Jack Stands are Best With Superjacks, to L...

If you are planning to perform your own suspension work or chassis setup, standard off-the-shelf jack stands often will not cut it. You need stands that are at a minimum...

What Jack Stands are Best With Superjacks, to L...

If you are planning to perform your own suspension work or chassis setup, standard off-the-shelf jack stands often will not cut it. You need stands that are at a minimum...

Why Fork Cap Extensions Are Unnecessary on the KTM Super Duke

Why Fork Cap Extensions Are Unnecessary on the ...

When upgrading to high-end cartridges, you will often see aftermarket options — like the GP cap — that add 10mm of length to the fork cap. The idea behind these...

Why Fork Cap Extensions Are Unnecessary on the ...

When upgrading to high-end cartridges, you will often see aftermarket options — like the GP cap — that add 10mm of length to the fork cap. The idea behind these...

The Right Order to Upgrade Your Super Duke for Track Performance: Springs, Rear Geometry, Then Front

The Right Order to Upgrade Your Super Duke for ...

I often get asked about the "correct" order to upgrade a Super Duke for track performance. It is easy to get caught up in the hype and just start swapping...

The Right Order to Upgrade Your Super Duke for ...

I often get asked about the "correct" order to upgrade a Super Duke for track performance. It is easy to get caught up in the hype and just start swapping...

Why "Zero Weight" Suspension Measurement Matters for Accurate Chassis Geometry

Why "Zero Weight" Suspension Measurement Matter...

Accuracy in chassis measurement comes down to one absolute rule: the suspension must be hanging with absolutely zero weight on the tires. If there is even a fraction of the...

Why "Zero Weight" Suspension Measurement Matter...

Accuracy in chassis measurement comes down to one absolute rule: the suspension must be hanging with absolutely zero weight on the tires. If there is even a fraction of the...

Steering Stem Torque on the Super Duke: 7Nm and a Process You Can't Skip

Steering Stem Torque on the Super Duke: 7Nm and...

Torquing the steering stem bolt is not just about hitting a number on a wrench — it is a multi-step process. The final torque specification is 7Nm, but the process...

Steering Stem Torque on the Super Duke: 7Nm and...

Torquing the steering stem bolt is not just about hitting a number on a wrench — it is a multi-step process. The final torque specification is 7Nm, but the process...