New – New 2016: KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition – Used KTM

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New 2016: KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition

New - New 2016: KTM 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition - Used KTM

Has the spectacular and intimidating "Racing" 192 hp version of the Super Duke R tested on the circuit by MNC caught your eye? No problem: KTM is offering a limited series that is aesthetically quite similar, with beautiful parts from its Power Parts catalog. ! 

Has the spectacular and intimidating 192 hp "Racing" version of the Super Duke R caught your eye? No problem: KTM is offering a limited series that is aesthetically quite similar, with beautiful parts from its Power Parts catalog. ! 

Along with light alloy and anodized brake reservoir jars, this Special Edition features triple trees designed from high strength aluminum. Not only "stylish", these orange anodized elements would improve the torsional resistance of the WP inverted fork, identical to the standard version.

The 320mm brake discs adopt a petal-shaped cutout and remain pinched by 4-piston radial calipers. The brake and clutch levers are now adjustable and are covered with guards. The two-part saddle is slightly higher (+2 mm), while the "Galvano Orange" paint and graphics are specific.

Finally, the more efficient escapement than the standard version is developed in collaboration with Akrapovic. It ends with a titanium silencer, saving 1.5 kg on the total weight (189 kg without gasoline). The injection is reconfigured to adapt to this exhaust, responsible for evacuating the calories from the fiery 1301 cc twin-cylinder.

Small power drop for the 2016 version of the Beast

By analyzing the technical data of the Super Duke R, MNC noticed that the standard version 2016 is announced for 173 hp at 8865 rpm, or 7 hp less than its (180 hp at 8870 rpm) . This decrease is probably attributable to the upgrading to Euro 4 standards, mandatory for all 2016 vintages. The torque value does not change (144 Nm, just that!), But it is reached 1250 revolutions higher (at 7750 rev / min compared to 6,500 in 2014).

This Super Duke R Special Edition will be available for "a limited period", informs KTM, without specifying the start or the duration of this period, nor the price of this special edition.

But since the is currently trading for a – big – check for € 15,995, its price will probably be around € 18,000..

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