BRABUS 1400 R Signature Edition: First Look

BRABUS returns from the “concept of performance-meets-luxury” with the release of the BRABUS 1400 R Signature Edition. This new model, based on the fearsome KTM 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO, elevates the brand’s signature Hyper Naked aesthetic and engineering prowess to all-new levels. Limited to just 100 units worldwide, the BRABUS 1400 R merges V-twin muscle with high-tech refinement and unmistakable supercar-inspired styling.

From the moment you lay eyes on its aggressive stance and carbon-cloaked bodywork, it’s clear that the BRABUS 1400 R is more than just a KTM with fancy paint. The “Midnight Veil” colorway exudes stealth luxury, amplified by the extensive use of exposed carbon fiber—visible in the custom WIDESTAR bodywork, tank fairings, belly pan, side spoilers, ignition cover, and rear wheel elements. The front-end presence is brutal and beautiful all at once, thanks to a bespoke carbon mask fitted with signature BRABUS LED lighting and a daytime running light configuration that echoes the marque’s automotive lineage.

BRABUS 1400 R Signature Edition: Engine, Exhaust, and Dynamic Upgrades

The workhorse of the BRABUS 1400 R is the KTM-sourced 1,350 cc LC8 V-Twin engine—good for an output of 190hp and 107 foot pounds of torque. While those numbers are familiar to SUPER DUKE fans, the BRABUS experience goes well beyond specs. A dual-pipe underseat exhaust not only sharpens the audio signature but visually amplifies the raised tail section and makes room to spotlight the forged Monoblock II EVO “PLATINUM EDITION” wheels.

In motion, the BRABUS 1400 R impresses with refined aggression. Five riding modes—STREET, SPORT, RAIN, PERFORMANCE, and TRACK—offer tailored control for any riding environment. Each mode adjusts throttle response, traction control, and damping settings, while the TFT color dash with startup BRABUS animation delivers a polished interface.

The semi-active WP APEX SAT suspension system is one of the model’s standout features. Electronically controlled magnetic valves allow riders to instantly shift from plush touring comfort to track-ready stiffness. This, paired with the HYPURE Brembo monoblock brakes gripping 320 mm wave rotors up front and 240 mm in the rear, ensures the stopping power and precision feel expected from a premium-tier naked weapon.

BRABUS 1400 R Signature Edition: Style, Craftsmanship, and Exclusivity

The BRABUS 1400 R is as much about craftsmanship as it is capability. The bespoke seat—handcrafted in BRABUS Masterpiece leather and Dinamica microfiber—offers not only ergonomic support but visual drama, complete with embossed BRABUS logos. Aerodynamic winglets at the tail improve high-speed stability, while carbon detailing throughout the machine cements its position as the most visually dynamic BRABUS motorcycle to date.

Each unit comes with a collection of exclusive accessories: a made-to-measure indoor cover, BRABUS exhibition carpet, ignition key housed in a carbon fiber box, and a protective leather pouch—signaling that this is more than a motorcycle; it’s a collector-grade experience.

And while the MSRP in Germany is listed at €41,933 (just shy of $48,726.77), what buyers are really purchasing is rarity and resonance. The BRABUS 1400 R Signature Edition is the first entry into a new era of luxury Hyper Naked motorcycles—and it does so with authority, attitude, and unapologetic exclusivity.

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Allan Lane

Philadelphia born and bred, Allan Lane is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of digital magazines. He launched his first publication, SportBikes Inc Magazine in 2010, followed by dosage MAGAZINE in 2019. Recently, Allan launched his third online publication, Club For Man. As a journalist, Allan covers fashion, lifestyle, culture, art, and motorcycles.

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