KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO and LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The LiveWire S2 Del Mar undercuts the KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO by about $6,000, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO leads on power with 190 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pick
LiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del MarThe verdict
The KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO edges it overall at 9/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp.
KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO
190 hp and 0.89 hp/kg, the strongest here.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Our 7.9/10 at $15,499, the most bike per dollar.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
199 kg with an 775 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO
Our top score in this matchup at 9/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered
Which is faster, the KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO makes the most power at 190 hp and 145 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $15,499.
Which is lighter, the KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar is the lightest at 199 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
For a new rider we'd point to the LiveWire S2 Del Mar: 84 hp and 199 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
