Black
ENGINE TYPE
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
DISPLACEMENT
1301cc
BORE X STROKE
108mm x 71mm
COMPRESSION RATION
N/A
RATED OUTPUT
180hp
MAX. TORQUE
140nm
LUBRICATION
Forced Oil Lubrication
FUEL SUPPL
Electronic Fuel Injection
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Euro 5 Compliant
CERTIFICATION
Euro 5
CLUTCH
PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
IGNITION
Electronic
COOLING SYSTEM
Liquid Cooled
BATTERY
12V
SPARK PLUG
N/A
STARTING
Electric
GEAR RATIO
N/A
FRAME
Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated
FRONT SUSPENSION
WP Apex Pro 7548
FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE
125mm
FRONT BRAKE
2 x Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake discs, floating
REAR SUSPENSION
Apex Pro 7746 shock
REAR SUSPENSION STROKE
140mm
REAR BRAKE
Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper, brake disc
FRONT RIM TYPE
Cast
REAR RIM TYPE
Cast
HEADLIGHT LAMP
N/A
TAILLIGHT LAMP
N/A
GROUND CLEARANCE
160mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
180
USABABLE TANK VOLUME
16.1Ltr
RESERVE
N/A
WHEELBASE
1482mm
SEAT HEIGHT
835mm
ENGINE
If it ain't broken, don't fix it. But by all means, make it meaner! Boasting 180 hp and 140 Nm, the 1301 cc LC8, V-Twin has undergone a subtle yet impactful development. Optimized to be lighter but retaining its torquey character, this powerhouse is the benchmark of V-twin evolution. And with engine and linkage mounts that add to the overall structure of the entire package - it quite literally is the part that holds THE BEAST together.
FRAME
The frame, which uses the engine as a means to increase torsional rigidity, has resulted in the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R being 3 times stiffer than its predecessor. This allows for an effortless, confidence-inspiring riding position which translate into an ultimately faster ride. This is achieved by maximizing the feedback from the chassis and the front tire. The frame also makes use of thicker diameter tubes with thinner walls, which is the single biggest weight saving measure on the bike - saving
FRONT FORK
Light, fully adjustable WP APEX forks feature split function compression and rebound settings. This allows riders to fine-tune the front end for full-blown apex attacks, or to achieve perfect plushness for long hours on the road. And if that isn't enough to find the razor-edge of handling, adjustable preload settings will help you find the ultimate front-end stance.
SHOCK ABSORBER
The WP APEX rear shock absorber features separate gas and oil reservoirs, making it lighter and more compact than its predecessor. It is also fully adjustable, with individual high- and low-speed adjusters and a 'no-tools-needed' manual preload dial for the ultimate in rear shock set-up.
BRAKES
Reigning in THE BEAST comes courtesy of 4-piston BREMBO Stylema monobloc calipers clamping onto 320 mm floating discs up front, and a twin piston floating caliper biting a 240 mm disc at the rear.
RIDER PILOT COCKPIT
An angle-adjustable 5 inch TFT screen takes center stage ahead of the rider, featuring a fresh design and innovative new functionality. An updated menu structure gives riders faster access to the various features and allows for more customization of preferred riding setups. The scratch resistant bonded glass display also helps to combat glare.
Explore this vehicle in more detail with our handy video guide. We’ll talk you through its main features, show you some of the highlights of the bike and explain why it could be the right fit for you.
The information in this video was correct at the time of filming. We have made every effort to ensure this video is an accurate representation of the bike above. However, please contact the branch for full details.
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