Unleash your ultimate riding experience with the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023. This motorcycle boasts a 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° engine design that manifests a commanding torque of 140 Nm at 8000 rpm. The 6-speed transmission, paired with an Electric starter, takes your power accessibility to an epoch-making level. The liquid cooling feature keeps the engine temperature in check, ensuring optimal performance always.
Forbes will have you gushing over its ground-breaking power of 132 kW that is mastered by a PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated. It offers a remarkable displacement of 1301 cc, present with a stroke length of 71 mm and bore of 108 mm. The Keihin EMS that this model incorporates comes with RBW and cruise control, plus a double ignition provision, all specified to enhance your smooth riding experience.
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R’s controlled CO2 emissions and unspecified fuel consumption doesn’t only make it a rider’s choice but also an eco-friendly option in the motorbike industry. The lubrication method is a forced oil mode with 3 oil pumps, ensuring an efficient lubrication process.
The bike’s safety features are top-notch, with the ABS system being a Bosch 9.1MP 2.0, equipped with cornering ABS and supermoto mode. Additionally, the 525 X-Ring chain design is carefully chosen to provide longevity and lessen maintenance frequency. The light dry-weight of 189 kg is easy to maneuver, making it suitable for a variety of riders.
The frame design is a powder-coated Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame providing high rigidity and longevity. The front brake features a 2 x Brembo Monobloc four-piston, radially bolted caliper, with a front brake disc diameter of 320 mm while the rear brake boasts a Brembo twin-piston fixed caliper brake disc with a diameter of 240 mm.
The suspension is a piece of art with the front featuring a WP APEX 48 and the rear a WP APEX monoshock. With a seat height of 835 mm and steering head angle of 64.8 degrees, it caters to both comfort and control. The bike offers a tank capacity of 16 liters, promising a lengthy adventurous ride without unnecessary pit stops.
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023, a motorcycle that is not just about speed and power, but also pinpoint precision and supreme control.
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 Engine
| 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° | |
| Liquid cooling | |
| 140 Nm @ 8000 rpm | |
| 6-speed | |
| 132 kW | |
| Electric | |
| 71 mm | |
| 108 mm | |
| PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated | |
| Not available | |
| 1301 cc | |
| Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition | |
| Not available | |
| Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps |
KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2023 Chassis
| Bosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and supermoto mode) | |
| 525 X-Ring | |
| 189 kg | |
| Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder-coated | |
| 2 x Brembo Monobloc four piston, radially bolted caliper | |
| 320 mm | |
| WP APEX 48 | |
| 160 mm | |
| Brembo twin-piston fixed caliper, brake disc | |
| 240 mm | |
| WP APEX monoshock | |
| 835 mm | |
| 64.8 degrees | |
| 125 mm | |
| 140 mm | |
| 16 liters |
