1290 KTM SUPER DUKE R-THE FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTOS AND INFO

1290 KTM SUPER DUKE R-THE FIRST OFFICIAL PHOTOS AND INFOPresented at the state of concept at the show in Milan in 2012 , the 1290 KTM Super Duke R is finally revealed in its final version . An ultra radical roadster that focuses on sport , a mouth ... gross but surprise, if one believes KTM , would look after the beast as some practical aspects .1290 KTM Super Duke R, we have been talking about the presentation of the prototype - dubbed the Beast internally - at the EICMA 2012.

1290 KTM Super Duke R, we have been talking about the presentation of the prototype - dubbed the Beast internally - at the EICMA 2012. Remained as to whether , on the production version, the Austrians would push the envelope as far as their show bike . Well , given the first details and pictures revealed on www.1290superduker.com must think so .

180 horsepower to 189 kg

With a new V-twin 75 ° 1 301 cm3 developing 180 hp . at 8870 rev / min and a maximum torque of 144 Nm maximum torque - and more than 100 Nm at 2500 r / min - for only 189 kg ( without fuel ) 1290 KTM Super Duke R is able to accelerate from 0 to 200 km / h in 7.2 seconds in the free world .

Brakes superbike

To contain the heat of the machine, KTM was first concocted a chassis worthy of a superbike : new trellis frame CroMo steel tubes , 48 mm fork and WP shock , swingarm swing lightweight and - most importantly - two Brembo monobloc radial calipers biting M50 320 mm discs at the front.

A sporty electronic

A beautiful material all comes naturally to add a complete electronic staffing : ABS Bosch 9ME (with Supermotard fashion : ABS on the front and rear complete freedom for drifter ) disconnectable, ride by wire throttle Keihin control traction engine mapping .

Civilized Beast

Icing on the cake , the monster knows how civil, with a driving position calculated to suit the greatest number, a high level of protection for a roadster or an array of ultra -complete board. Furthermore, KTM announces revision ranges likely to 15,000 km and fuel consumption is a ... that we will gladly check when we got our hands on the 1290 KTM Super Duke R. It remains to know the price of the Beast road : stay tuned .

1290 KTM Super Duke R : The essential

- V-twin 75 ° 1301 cm3 ( bore x stroke 108 mm 71 mm )
- Free version : 180 hp . at 8870 rev / min , maximum torque 144 Nm
- Trellis frame tubes of chrome molybdenum steel
- WP Suspension
- Calipers Brembo M50
- Bosch ABS combined 9ME
- Empty weight : 189 kg
- Seat height: 835 mm
- 18 liter tank
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