The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a 1301 cc 75°
V-twin
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engine
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naked
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motorcycle
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from the Austrian manufacturer
KTM. With the update in 2017 the motor is the most powerful LC8 engine ever built by KTM.
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Design
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a naked
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bike. Known as "The Beast" to its fans around the world. The 2014–2016 models suspension was considered to be too soft but the 2017 update has addressed this with stiffer springs.[ The 2016 model had ]compression ratio
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of 13.2:1 and 2017 model has increased compression ratio to 13.6:1.[ The 2017 model comes with ]Cruise control
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as standard and has upgraded electronics such as lean angle sensitive traction control
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, ride by wire
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, and optional track mode along with previous model's cornering ABS, quickshifter
A quickshifter or quick shifter is a device that eliminates the need to use the clutch or throttle when shifting gears on a manual transmission. This can increase the safety and comfort of the vehicle and allow for faster gear shifting (usually sh ...
, riding modes etc.[
Generation 1 2014–2016, Standard analog/digital gauge cluster, three ride modes (Rain, Street, Sport), 18L fuel tank. 10,500 RPM redline. Halogen headlight. Brembo M50 brakes, WP 48 rebound and compression fully adjustable suspension
Generation 2 2017–2019, Digital 4" TFT display, four ride modes (Rain, Street, Sport, Track (optional)), Engine redline lifted 500 RPM over Gen 1. LED headlight. Brembo M50 Brakes. WP 48 rebound and compression fully adjustable suspension with stiffer spring rates than Gen 1.
Generation 3 2019–2023, Digital 5" TFT display, four ride modes (Rain, Street, Sport, Track (optional) Performance (optional)), Smaller 16L fuel tank, improved fuel economy. LED headlight. Brembo Stylema brakes. Engine now a stressed member of frame. WP Apex rebound and compression fully adjustable suspension with 3 stage preload. Rear Suspension now has upgraded Linkage.
Super Duke 1390 2024–Present, Larger engine, Redesigned Headlight.
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
The Super Duke GT started life as the same Super Duke R, but added a more upright seating position through the use of a different chassis, added windscreen, larger 23 liter fuel tank and fairings and removable and lockable hard Pannier bags on the back. Similar changes were made to the generations of the Super Duke R, but the improvements usually came a year or more after those on the Super Duke R. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is sometimes known as the Gentleman's Express.
Generation 1 2016–2019, LCD speed MFD/Analogue tachometer dash, cruise control on right side of handlebar.
Generation 2 2019–2021, TFT display, better suspension software (Gen 1 can be upgraded to the same software), different styling, better placed cruise control controls, a couple of cubbyholes in the fairing, one with a USB socket. Upgraded to LED headlight.
Generation 3 2022 – Present, Revised display, upgraded LED headlight, Paniers no longer standard.
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Performance
For 2014 model, it had acceleration of 0–60 mph in 2.6 seconds, 0–124 mph in 7.2 seconds, braking distance of 99.1 feet from 60–0 mph with ABS, and 138.5 feet from 60–0 mph without ABS.[
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Rivals
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KTM 1290 Super Duke
commonly rivals Suzuki B-King
The Suzuki B-King is a streetfighter style motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki,
that was unveiled in 2007.
It uses the same engine that is fitted to the second generation 2008–onwards Hayabusa, but with different exhaust and intake systems.
The ...
, Suzuki GSX-S1000, EBR 1190SX, BMW S1000R
The BMW S1000R is a naked motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad since 2014. It is based upon the S1000RR superbike with which it shares its engine, gearbox, frame and suspension.
The detuned inline-four engine from the S1000RR is optimized for ...
, Triumph Speed Triple R
The Triumph Speed Triple is a series of motorcycles produced by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, Triumph Motorcycles. The 1994 Hinckley Triumph was one of the first motorcycles produced in the streetfighter style (a modern sport bike or race replica m ...
, Kawasaki Z1000
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, Yamaha MT-10
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, Ducati Monster 1200S/R, Ducati Streetfighter S, and Aprilia Tuono
The Aprilia Tuono is a naked bike, naked motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 2002. It is based on the Aprilia RSV Mille. Its successor, the Aprilia RSV1000R superbike shares its engine, gearbox, frame and, partly, its suspension. The Tuono w ...
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See also
*List of motorcycles by type of engine
List of motorcycles by type of engine is a list of motorcycles by the type of motorcycle engine used by the vehicle, such as by the number of cylinders or configuration.
A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's cr ...
*BMW S1000R
The BMW S1000R is a naked motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad since 2014. It is based upon the S1000RR superbike with which it shares its engine, gearbox, frame and suspension.
The detuned inline-four engine from the S1000RR is optimized for ...
*Aprilia Tuono
The Aprilia Tuono is a naked bike, naked motorcycle manufactured by Aprilia from 2002. It is based on the Aprilia RSV Mille. Its successor, the Aprilia RSV1000R superbike shares its engine, gearbox, frame and, partly, its suspension. The Tuono w ...
References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.ktm.com/gb/naked-bike/1290-super-duke-r-1/
Motorcycles introduced in 2013
KTM motorcycles