KTM 1290 Super Duke R (2014)

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The 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a powerful motorcycle with a four stroke, 75 degree V-twin cylinder, DOHC engine and a capacity of 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 13.2:1 and is cooled by a liquid cooling system. The motorcycle features Keihin EMS with DBW, double ignition engine management, and contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment. The bike is equipped with a PASC slipper clutch and a six-speed transmission, and has a final drive chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16”. The front suspension is a WP-USD 48 mm system and the rear suspension is WP-Monoshock, both of which contribute to the 156 mm / 6.1 in rear wheel travel. It has a Bosch 9ME Combined-ABS brake system and front and rear brakes are Brembo. The motorcycle has a 65.1-degree steering head angle, a 24.9 degree rake, and a trail of 102 mm / 4.2 in. Its wheelbase is 1482 mm / 58.3 in and it has a ground clearance of 140 mm / 5.5 in. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 189 kg / 416.7 lbs and a fuel capacity of 18 Litres / 4.75 gal. The bike can go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.79 seconds and can complete a standing quarter-mile in 10.32 seconds at an average speed of 134.5 mph. Overall, it is a sporty motorcycle with a powerful engine and sturdy structure.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 1290 Super Duke The Beast

Year: 2014


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 108 x 71 mm
Engine Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Compression Ratio: 13.2:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooling
Engine Management: Keihin EMS with DBW, double ignition
Ignition: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starting: Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah
Max Power: 131.4 kW / 180 hp @ 8870 rpm
Max Torque:
Clutch: PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16”
Handlebars: Aluminium, konifiziert 28/22 mm

Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Front Suspension: WP-USD 48 mm
Font Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: WP-Monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel: 156 mm / 6.1 in
Front Brakes: 2 x Brembo 320mm 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single Brembo 2 piston calipers
Brake System: Bosch 9ME Combined-ABS
Front Wheel: 17x 3.5 in., cast aluminum alloy
Rear Wheel: 17x 6.0 in., cast aluminum alloy
Front Tyre: 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2
Rear Tyre: 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2
Steering Head Angle: 65,1 degrees
Rake: 24.9 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.2 in
Wheelbase: 1482 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in
Dry Weight: 189 kg / 416.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.75 gal Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.32 sec. / 134.5 mph

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