Brabus is a German tuning house famous for taking already-fast machines and turning them into over-the-top, exclusive vehicles—mostly Mercedes supercars, G-Wagons, and speedboats. With motorcycles, they do the same, using the KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo as a starting point for exotic and premium modifications. It’s not about more horsepower—Brabus rarely touches the engine. It’s about turning a muscular streetfighting motorcycle into a rolling piece of two-wheel art that is pure craftsmanship with zero compromise. No, the 2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition is not cheap. However, you might consider it a good value when you know what you’re getting.
- The major components of the KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo are carried over to the 2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition. The motor, electronics, chromoly trellis frame, semi-active WP Apex suspension, and Brembo Hypure brakes are identical on both bikes.
- The Brabus Monoblock II Evo Platinum Edition wheels are not made of platinum. They’re three-spoke, forged-aluminum 17-inch wheels with Brabus logos and striking machining.
- The Brabus has distinctive, imposing bodywork. Brabus calls it the Widestar kit, and it features high-gloss carbon fiber front fender, radiator shrouds, chin fairing, swingarm cover, tail section, and additional protective pieces.
- You can have the 2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition in any color you want, as long as it’s Midnight Veil. It’s a deep black with metallic undertones.
- The headlight styling is distinctive to the brand. The nacelle is custom, and those are Brabus Signature Stripe DLRs.
- You’ll be sitting on a Brabus Masterpiece seat. Yes, that’s what they modestly call it. The hand-crafted seat is a combination of perforated leather and Dinamica microfiber, with embossed logos. It’s a solo seat, and Brabus has removed the passenger pegs.
- The tank’s knee pads also use Dinamica. For those not in the know, Dinamica is a premium, eco-friendly microfiber suede made in Italy by Miko. While it looks and feels almost identical to Alcantara, Dinamica is produced differently. Miko uses polyester fibers from recycled plastic bottles to create a material that is durable, soft, breathable, and grippy.
- The foot and hand controls, as well as the mirrors and master cylinder caps are all Brabus pieces. Brabus is not shy about branding.
- If you like the dual underseat muffler array in the photos, you’ll have to add it as an accessory. The Brabus muffler is standard everywhere but in North America, where the stock KTM muffler is used—thanks, DOT and EPA.
- KTM’s TFT dash has a Brabus display. You’ll know from the moment you turn on the 2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition that you’re not on a standard Super Duke, as it has its own animation. From there, the display graphics are all Brabus. Brabus-branded illuminated switchgear is your dash interface. Modes and tuning options are standard KTM.
- Brabus covers the details. You get a special indoor bike cover, a Brabus carpet, and a numbered carbon fiber box for the key that matches the number on the limited-edition bike.
- There will be 100 examples of the 2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition produced worldwide with a list price of $54,999. Check with your KTM dealer for availability. There are 25 allocated to North America, and you can expect delivery in the Spring.
2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition Specs
ENGINE
- Type: LC8 75-degree V-twin
- Displacement: 1350 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 108 mm x 73mm
- Compression Ratio: 13.5:1
- Maximum power: 180 horsepower @ 10,000 rpm
- Maximum torque: 107 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
- Fueling: Ride-by-wire EFI
- Exhaust: Underseat dual-pipe slip-on (non-US)
- Transmission: 6-speed w/ quickshifter
- Clutch: Wet multiplate wet w/ assist and slipper functions
- Final drive: X-ring chain
CHASSIS
- Frame: Chromoly trellis frame and subframe, powder-coated black
- Swingarm: Single-sided aluminum
- Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable, semi-active WP Apex inverted 48mm fork: 4.9 inches
- Rear suspension; travel: Fully adjustable, semi-active WP Apex shock; 5.5 inches
- Wheels: Forged aluminum Brabus Monoblock II Evo Platinum Edition
- Front wheel: 17 x 3.50
- Rear wheel: 17 in x 6.00
- Tires: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
- Front Tire: 120/70-17
- Rear Tire: 200/55-17
- Front brakes: 320 mm Brembo Wave discs w/ Brembo Hypure 4-piston monoblock calipers
- Rear: 240mm Brembo Wave disc w/ Brembo 2-piston caliper
- ABS: Bosch 9.1 MP Cornering ABS (off in Track mode)
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 59 inches
- Rake: 24.0 degrees
- Trail: 3.6 inches
- Seat height: 32.8 inches
- Fuel Capacity: 4.6 gallons
- Curb Weight: 441 pounds
- Color: Midnight Veil
2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition price: $54,999 MSRP
2026 Brabus 1400 R Signature Edition First Look
