Speaking of speed, 1290 Super Duke R EVO top speed is 170 mph, so this is a bona fide racebike whether it ever sees a track proper or not. You can reverse the shifter for a GP-style,
I realise this thread was originally asked about the earlier KTM Super Duke but thought I'd share the following. I have a 955i Daytona, a 1050 Speed Triple and a KTM 1290 Super Duke GT. The KTM is in a different league, a league I'm not qualified to be in. It makes the Triumphs seem like learner bikes but, for the kind of riding I do it's overkill.
Front Tire Speed Rating. Top Crown. Standard 2016 KTM Super Duke 1290 R Special Edition pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
33222 lap times and 39994 quarter mile, 0-60 times for 16369 cars and 610 bikes. 2020 KTM 890 Duke R specs, 0-60, quarter mile, lap times, price, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated August 2023.
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