2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R specs

Following the appearance of a prototype 1290 Super Duke R at last year’s EICMA show in Milan, KTM has revealed some technical specifications for the production version.

Built around a powder-coated steel trellis frame, power is provided by a V-twin engine. Despite the bike’s name the motor’s displacement is actually 1,301 cc, which translates into an output of 177 bhp (132 kW / 180 PS) with 144 Nm (106 lb/ft) of peak torque.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R (2014) Side

Not only does that make the 1290 Super Duke R KTM’s most powerful road bike, it also eclipses naked rivals such as the 133 bhp (99 kW / 135 PS) Triumph Speed Triple R, 155 bhp (117 kW / 158 PS) MV Agusta Brutale 1090 RR and 170 bhp (127 kW / 173 PS) BMW K 1300 R. The claimed 0-124 mph (200 km/h) acceleration time is just 7.2 seconds, thanks partly to a dry weight of 189 kg (416 lbs).

Chassis set-up comprises an WP upside-down front fork and twin radial-mounted Brembo M50 monoblock brake calipers at the front, while the rear gets a WP monoshock mounted on a single swingarm and a single disc brake.

Traction control and Bosch’s 9M+ combined anti-lock braking system are fitted as standard, although both can be deactivated. What’s more, the ABS can be switched to Supermoto mode, meaning it works only on the front wheel.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R (2014) Front SideKTM 1290 Super Duke R (2014) Rear Side

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