This BRABUS 1400 R Is What Happens When Hyper Naked Meets Supercar Styling

The BRABUS 1400 R Signature Edition is one of those machines that looks like it was built for people who are already bored with regular superbikes. It takes the wild heart of the KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO and gives it a BRABUS attitude, which means carbon fiber everywhere, hand finished details, and that dark elite look that BRABUS always does for their cars. This motorcycle is not just about going fast. It is about showing that performance and luxury can sit on two wheels without compromise. Only 100 units are being made worldwide, so it is not meant to be common. It is meant to be seen.

Under the bodywork is a 1350 cc V twin engine that delivers 190 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. That is serious power for a naked bike and it is tuned to respond instantly. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km per hour happens in about 3.2 seconds and the top speed is around 270 km per hour, which puts it right in the hyper naked segment. The chassis and electronics come from KTM’s top tier package, so you still get semi active suspension from WP, several rider modes, cornering ABS, and a quickshifter for clutchless up and down shifts. What BRABUS added is the visual drama and the craftsmanship.

The look is what really sets the 1400 R apart. The Signature Edition comes in a very dark theme with exposed carbon parts, wide side elements, and BRABUS Monoblock style wheels that make it look more like a limited series supercar on two wheels. The seat is finished in BRABUS quality leather and Dinamica material, the controls are CNC machined, and every piece looks like it was made in small batches. Buyers also get special accessories like a cover and a presentation kit, which makes sense because this is the kind of bike that many owners will park in a living room or a collection hall.