KTM that produces it wheels based on a tagline of “Ready to Race” has been constantly serving the motorbikers with regular advancements in its launches and has set benchmark with its development. KTM rolls out about 200, 000 motorcycles per year and each and every bike is sold off. The first super duke was launched in 2005 and from then till now it has been giving its best.
And now it is in news for its naked 1290 2017 Super Duke R 2017.
ENGINE
Displacement: 1301cc
Cooling type: Liquid-cooled
Maximum power: 177 hp @ 9750 rpm
Maximum torque: 104 ft/lbs @ 7000 rpm
Exhaust: Made with stainless steel and header with aluminum muffler
Transmission: 6-speed
Clutch: Slipper clutch hydraulic actuated
Drive type: Chain drive
CHASSIS
Frame: Detachable subframe with full Chromoly trellis frame powder coated
Front suspension: Fully adjustable 48mm inverted WP forks
Rear suspension: Fully adjustable piggyback reservoir WP shock
Front brakes: 320mm discs with Brembo M-50 Monoblock four-piston
Rear brake: 240mm disc with Brembo two-piston fixed caliper
ABS: Standard Bosch 9.1MP
Front tire: Metzeler Sportec M7 RR, 120/70 x 17
Rear tire: Metzeler Sportec M7 RR, 190/55 x 17
Front wheel: 3.50 x 17
Rear wheel: 6.00 x 17
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 58.3 inches
Rake: 24.9 degrees
Trail: 4.1 inches
Seat height: 32.9 inches
Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 gallons
Dry weight: 430 pounds
2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Colors:
Black
Black/White
2017 KTM Super Duke R Price:
$17,999 MRP
The beast was seen at Qatar on the race track vrooming around with its supersonic speed and cutting through edgy turns.