Cycle News' Road Test Editor, Rennie Scaysbrook, gives his opinion of the beast that is the KTM 1290 Super Duke R. Read the full story in Cycle News Magazine The Rottweiler Intake System for the 1050 through 1290s is here and makes it's usual big gains. Stage 1 Kit: $429.95 (See other stage kits for more savings when grouped) For the budget minded rider who's focus is a clean intake. 1 Rottweiler Series Dome Filter Element. 1 base plate adapter. The Super Duke goes from docile to blisteringly angry, slicing past the first four ratios like pastrami as the revs climb at an exponentially fast rate. There’s a kick in the rev range at around 6000 rpm, the engine feels like it gets over a crest and then all hell breaks loose if you dare to keep the throttle pinned. Owners' rating. 4.4 out of 5 (4.4/5) (from 5 reviews) Reliability rating. 4.2 out of 5 (4.2/5) View details. 1. Visit MCN for expert reviews on KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R motorbikes today. Plus KTM 1290 A physically large bike, it is perfectly happy to have soft panniers fitted and go on a longer trip. Obviously, wind blast is an issue as it lacks any fairing or screen, but keep the speed down and you can certainly cover miles on the Duke. But is this what KTM really intended for it? Probably not… . 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. It’s big, it’s fast, and it ain’t a beauty. KTM called it “The Beast”, and for good reason – the Super Duke R had some terrifying specifications: 1,301cc V-Twin with 180 horsepower, 106 lb-ft of torque, and 417 pounds of dry weight. As Loz Blain mentions in his review, “if you turn off the traction Read our Rider Comparo of the 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC ABS, 2015 BMW S 1000 R & 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. For 2017, the 1290 Super Duke R gets a facelift, including a new split LED headlight. Owners' rating. 4.4 out of 5 (4.4/5) (from 5 reviews) Reliability rating. 4.2 out of 5 (4.2/5) View details. 1. Visit MCN for expert reviews on KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE R motorbikes today. Plus KTM 1290 2014: KTM 1290 Super Duke R hits dealers, replacing the 990 Super Duke. 2017: Second-generation Super Duke R has Euro 4 engine with 4bhp more, styling, electronics and chassis tweaks. Other versions KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2021 - ) review Latest version of Austrian firm’s brilliant big adventure now comes in Street (S) and off-road (R) and boasts uprated tech including radar-guided cruise control.

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