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The KTM 1290 Super Duke R boasts vast power and torque that are available at all times from this 1301 cc, 180 hp, 144 Nm LC8 v-twin engine. Loz Blain/Gizmag. 19 / 38.
KTM's 1290 Superduke R prototype combines a lightweight, trellis-frame with a 1290cc V-twin, drive-by-wire, lots of (disengageable) electronic rider assistance, prototype WP suspension at both ...
Both the 1290 Super Duke R and 1290 Super Duke R EVO rely on a V-twin engine with 1,301 cubic centimeters to its name. Said powerplant develops 180 ponies at 9,500 rpm and 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) at ...
The 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R starts at $18,699 USD / $19,999 CAD. On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R in ...
KTM’s top-of-the-line super naked is back for 2020!The 1290 Super Duke R is a bold and brash super naked motorcycle designed for versatility and practicality. It’s a muscular and powerful motorcycle, ...
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R kind of took the world of naked bikes by storm, if not by its tremendous power, then by its ultra-radical design and in-your-face brutality.
The 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R is the Austrian alternative to the likes of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, BMW S 1000 R, and Ducati Streetfighter V4. The Austrian brand built its name on durable, ...
KTM’s 1290 Super Duke R Is a Multipurpose Monster Image Credit: Photo by Sam Bendall. The motorcycle’s ergonomics have been improved, thanks to a lower seat and wider handlebars for better ...
Even parked and resting on its kickstand, the 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a vicious machine. It barely leans over at all, looking visibly upset by the lack of movement. Like a caged mechanical pit ...
2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R BHP and weight. Power is also up from 174bhp to 177bhp, yet torque is down from 104 to 103ftlb. KTM’s claimed 189kg dry weight is 6kg lighter than last year, ...