KTM 1290 Super Duke R (2016)

The 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R, otherwise known as “The Beast,” boasts a four-stroke 1301 cc engine with a 75-degree V-twin cylinder and 4 valves per cylinder. The engine is cooled by liquid and features pressure lubrication with three Eaton pumps, a Keihin EMS with DBW engine management system, and a PASC slipper clutch. It has a maximum power output of 131.4 kW (180 hp) at 8870 rpm and a maximum torque of 144 Nm (106.2 lb-ft) at 6500 rpm. The bike’s transmission is six-speed and final drive is a chain X-ring.

To accommodate optimal handling, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R has a chromium-molybdenum-steel trellis frame with a powder-coated finish, and WP-USD 48 mm front suspension with 125 mm wheel travel, and a rear WP-Monoshock with 156 mm wheel travel. The braking system features two Brembo 320 mm four-piston calipers at the front, and a single Brembo two-piston caliper at the rear with Bosch 9ME Combined-ABS. Additionally, the bike has 17-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels with Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 tyres, 120/70ZR-17 in the front, and 190/55ZR-17 at the rear.

Rounding out the features of this motorcycle, it has a 65-degree steering head angle, 24.9 degrees rake, 102 mm trail, 1482 mm wheelbase, 140 mm ground clearance, and 835 mm seat height. The bike has a dry weight of 189 kg and a fuel capacity of 18 litres. It can achieve a standing quarter-mile time of 10.32 seconds, with a top speed of 134.5 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 1290 Super Duke The Beast

Year: 2016
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