KTM 1290 Super Duke RR: beastier than the beast

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KTM 1290 Super Duke RR: beastier than the beast
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KTM 1290 Super Duke RR: beastier than the beast

KTM 1290 Super Duke RR: beastier than the beast

KTM 1290 Super Duke RR: beastier than the beast

KTM 1290 Super Duke RR: beastier than the beast

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The new KTM 1290 Super Duke R actually dares to use a matt blue tank.

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The main changes are immediately visible from the outside: New frame, deflection for the central spring strut, new manifold, new colors, new rims.

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On the racetrack, the 1290 Super Duke R should finally score with a good chassis.

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The already strong V2 will get another six horsepower in 2020.

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The wheels also got a different look with a new 5-spoke design.

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The distinctive features of the Duke front are also retained in the 1290 Super Duke R 2020.

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In the second color version, the 1290 Super Duke R is significantly less orange.

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It should now score significantly more in terms of handling and chassis – we are excited.

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The new manifold catches the eye.

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Despite the Euro 5 standard, the new 1290 Super Duke R gets 6 hp more.

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The seat height is still 835 mm.

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The tubular space frame remains in front.

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At the rear, however, comes the new 1290 Super Duke R with a cast tail.

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The tank now holds 16 liters.

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Significant weight savings were made. Minus 6 kilos and thus 189 dry.

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It comes as standard with Bridgestone S22 tires.

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The swing arm is also new and should be significantly lighter.

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Even beastier than the beast

KTM is working on an even sharper 1290 Super Duke. At least that’s what the latest industry rumors say.

KTM plans to diversify its 1290 series even further, with an even sharper version of the 1290 Duke R. The version, presumably baptized RR, brings less weight and a further optimized chassis.

9 kilos down, limited to 500 copies

There is no official announcement from Mattighofen. However, rumors say that the Duke R should lose around nine kilograms. This is made possible by numerous new add-on parts made of carbon, a new rear frame, a titanium rear silencer from Akrapovic and new forged wheels.


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The spring elements benefit from a revision, with the latest features in the form of WP Apex Pro components being installed. More refined driving modes are also conceivable. The 180 PS and 140 Nm V2 remains untouched.

The KTM 1290 Super Duke RR will be launched as a limited special series. Insiders speak of a print run of 500 copies. The price of a possible RR should scratch the 20,000 euro mark. Even the normal 1290 Duke R costs 17,834 euros.

Conclusion

A further tightened 1290 Duke R is sure to find its fans. But wouldn’t it then be time to translate the MotoGP successes into a new production super bike? Gladly based on the 1290 Duke RR.

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