The 2020 Super Duke was refined further. Different injectors, airbox, cylinder heads, crank, gearbox, exhaust and a shorter, lighter and far stiffer chassis—plus aggressive new styling—signaled the Super Duke was ready for the new decade. Thus, we shouldn't be surprised to see the Super Duke hasn't changed remarkably for 2022, save for
The 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R is the Austrian alternative to the likes of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100, BMW S 1000 R, and Ducati Streetfighter V4. The Austrian brand built its name on durable, Dakar
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.
A design aligned with KTM's nex-get bikes. At EICMA 2023, KTM unveiled the new 990 Duke, and not long after, the 1390 Super Duke R.Across the board, KTM seems to be adopting a new LED headlight
The 1290 Super Duke R's powerplant leads something of a Jekyll and Hyde lifestyle. Below 6000 rpm, the Super Duke R's massive twin engine is remarkably amicable. It allows you to chug
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