KTM 1290 Super Duke GT test: ready to track !

Adding a windshield and a semi-fairing to a roadster to develop road skills, the idea is not new. But when this roadster turns out to be ” The Beast ” and its 173 hp, the result is (d) astonishing. KTM 1290 Super Duke GT review.

Super Duke GT technical and sales sheet

Engine

• Type : 75 ° V-twin, liquid cooled

• Distribution : Double ACT, 4 valves per cylinder

• Displacement : 1301cc

• Bore and stroke : 108 x 71 mm

• Food : Electronic fuel injection, Ride-by-wire, dual ignition

• Compression ratio : 13.2: 1

• Engine torque : 144 Nm at 6750 rpm

• Power : 173 hp (127 kW) at 9,500 rpm

• Exhaust : 2-in-one

Dimensions

• Length : NC (not communicated)

• Width : NC

• Saddle height : 835 mm (not adjustable)

• Ground clearance : 140 mm

• Caster angle : 24.9 °

• Wheelbase : 1482 mm

• Advertised weight : 223 kg in running order

• Fuel tank capacity : 23 liters

• Front tire : 120/70/17 (original Pirelli Angel GT)

• Rear Tire : 190/55/17 (original Pirelli Angel GT)

Cycle part

• Frame : Tubular steel trellis reinforced with chrome molybdenum

• Fork : Inverted WP 48 mm in diameter and 125 mm of travel. Semi-active system with stepless adjustment of the hydraulics.

• Rear suspension : WP monoshock, 156 mm travel. Semi-active system with stepless adjustment of the hydraulics.

• Front brake : Dual 320 mm discs, Brembo monobloc 4-piston radial-mount calipers. Bosch 9ME adjustable, deactivatable and tilt sensitive ABS as standard.

• Rear brake : Single 240mm disc, single piston Brembo caliper. Bosch 9ME adjustable, deactivatable and tilt sensitive ABS as standard.

Transmission

• Final drive : By chain

• Clutch : Multidisc in oil bath with anti-dribble system.

• Gearbox : 6 reports

Instrumentation

• Dash console : needle rev counter surrounded by two digital screens. Right: speed, gear engaged, fuel level, time, engine temperature. Left: selected drive mode, suspensions, ABS and traction control. Range, average speed, two trips, journey time, outside temperature, average consumption, odometer, voltmeter.

Commercial information

• Price : 18 200 €

• Guarantee : 2 years parts and MO

• Availability : End of March beginning of April 2016 in the

• Colors : Orange or gray

• Main options offered : luggage kit at 785.90 € including two rigid suitcases of 30 liters (7 kg max), with internal nets (locking with the motorcycle key), Hill Hold Control (HHC) hill start aid system at 179 € , electronic engine brake regulation system Motor Sip Regulation (MSR) at 143 €

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