KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Manufacturer KTM
Production 2014-present
Class Naked bike
Engine 1,301 cc (79.4 cu in) , 8-valve, 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke 108.0 mm × 71 mm (4.25 in × 2.80 in)
Compression ratio 13.6:1 (2017 model)
Power 177 hp (132 kW) (claimed)[1]
Torque 103.99 lb⋅ft (140.99 N⋅m) (claimed))[1]
Transmission 6-speed, wet clutch, X-ring chain drive
Frame type Steel tube trellis
Suspension Front: 48 mm WP fork
Rear: WP shock
Brakes Front: Dual 320 mm disc; Brembo 4-pot caliper
Rear: Single 267 mm disc; 2-pot caliper
Semi-linked ABS
Tires

Front: 120/70-17

Rear: 190/55-17[2]
Rake, trail 65,1°
Wheelbase 1.482 mm (0.0583 in)
Seat height 835 mm (32.9 in)
Weight 430 lb (200 kg)[3] (dry)
Fuel capacity 4.8 US gal (18 l)

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a 1301 cc 75° V-twin engined motorcycle from the Austrian manufacturer KTM. With the update in 2017 the motor is the most powerful LC8 engine ever built by KTM.[3][4]

Design

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R has a naked body. The 2014-2016 models suspension was considered to be too soft but the 2017 update has addressed this with stiffer springs.[1][4] The 2016 model had compression ratio of 13.2:1 and 2017 model has increased compression ratio to 13.6:1.[1] The 2017 model comes with Cruise control as standard and has upgraded electronics such as lean angle sensitive traction control, ride by wire, and optional track mode along with previous model's cornering ABS, quickshifter, riding modes etc.[3]

Performance

Due to its sheer power, it is prone to wheelie when anti-wheelie is off. For 2014 model, it had acceleration of 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7.2 seconds, braking distance of 99.1 feet from 60-0 mph without ABS, and 138.5 feet from 60-0 mph with ABS.[5][2] The 2014 model produces maximum of 150.7 hp at rear wheel and 92.4 lb-ft of torque.[2]

The 2017 model's engine produces 170 hp, after 2017 update, the engine and throttle response have become smoother and produces 177 hp.[4]

Rivals

The KTM 1290 Super Duke commonly rivals BMW S1000R, Triumph Speed Triple R, Yamaha MT-10, Ducati Monster 1200S/R,Ducati Streetfighter S, and Aprilia Tuono.[6][7]

2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Courts, Zack (December 10, 2016). "2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R First Ride Review". Motorcyclist. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Review - Motorcycle USA". Motorcycle USA. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
  3. 1 2 3 Adams, Bradley (2017). "2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R - FIRST RIDE REVIEW Welcome to wheelie-ville". Cycle World. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 MacDonald, Sean (November 8, 2016). "The 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Gets Even More Insane". Cycle World. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  5. ↑ "2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Review @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
  6. ↑ "KTM 1290 Super Duke R: the rivals". Visordown. Retrieved 2017-10-06.
  7. ↑ "Naked Superbike Comparison Test Review". Cycle World. Retrieved 2017-10-06.

See also


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