2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Specs, Price & Top Speed #RIDE4
3The estimated launch date of KTM 1290 Super Duke R is Dec, 2022
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What is the expected price of KTM 1290 Super Duke R?
The price of KTM 1290 Super Duke R is expected to be Rs. 12.50 Lakh*.
What are different variants for KTM 1290 Super Duke R?
The different variants of KTM 1290 Super Duke R are KTM 1290 Super Duke R STD.The engine displacement of KTM 1290 Super Duke R is 1301 cc
Based on the latest KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R PROTOTYPE, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR is the very definition of READY TO RACE. 9 kilograms lighter than the standard KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, boasting a 1:1 power to weight ratio and ultra-exclusive, lightweight carbon fiber bodywork, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR is an all-new BEAST with an even meaner streak.
MCN have tested the 1290 Superduke R against its smaller sibling, the 890 Duke R, on UK roads as part of the MCN250 test. Our verdict is definitive - KTM have done such a fine job in creating the 890 Duke R, at first glance it’s hard to imagine why you’d want the 1290 Super Duke R. Little is as quick on the road and the 890 is lighter, lither, more involving and cheaper. It stops, goes and handles so much better than the old 790 Duke, it’s hard to believe they’re related.
But KTM have moved the 1290 on from the previous model, too – and with its sharper chassis, smoother motor and more refinement everywhere you look, it’s now one of the best of the super-naked breed and the more rounded machine here. It has a more premium feel, deeper reserves of performance and can do more than just get your rocks off on a Sunday morning.
Road riders will certainly spot that the new suspension linkages allow the shock’s movement to be more progressive over a longer stroke, delivering a less choppy ride quality than the previous generation of Duke and helping the bike feel more settled under hard acceleration and over bumps.
On KTM’s suggested settings, both the WP Apex forks (which have spring preload adjustment for 2020) and WP Apex shock (which now has a handy remote preload adjuster) are hard to fault, delivering a compliant ride on the road and more than enough support for hard track riding.
The LC8 engine still dominates the show, but thanks to a series of refinements and a revised torque curve it feels far less aggressive and is much better for it. You still get that monster hit of torque, but it no longer smacks you in the face and means you can open the throttle with greater confidence, making for a more pleasant riding experience.
You need to treat it with caution though and turning off the anti-wheelie results in the first three gears becoming very exciting very quickly. That said, it feels less like it is trying to simply throw you off the back when you ask it to accelerate and the gearbox is far slicker.
The Super Duke R is built in Austria, not India like some of KTM’s models, however it is no secret that there have been a few issues with reliability and build quality in the larger-capacity Duke models.
KTM have ironed out most of the problems and there is no reason to suspect the new one should suffer from any major issues, as it is now a tried and tested engine.
At £15,699 (2020 launch price) the Super Duke R sits in the upper mid of the super naked price band, with Yamaha’s MT-10 costing considerably less at £12,245 (or £14,745 for the SP version).
At £11,570, the BMW S1000R and Aprilia’s £13,999 Tuono V4 1100 are also cheaper and so is the all-new supercharged Kawasaki Z H2 at £15,149.
The Tuono Factory is more at £17,199 and so is Ducati’s new Streetfighter V4 S at £17,595 (or £19,795 for the S), but PCP deals do tend to narrow this gap to within most riders' reach.
The new, third-generation 1290 Super Duke R covers ground every bit as quickly, but it’s more fluid on the road and although the updated engine, new chassis and brakes are designed to work flat out on track, it’s far more playful than the Ducati.
Both the KTM and Aprilia are surprisingly close in the way they go about their business. Neither have headline-grabbing bhp figures, but they produce mountains of usable torque thanks to their characterful V-shaped engines. The Super Duke has a more modern feel, but they’re both generously equipped, are similarly priced, comfortable and easy to get on with, making them more than just trackday blasters.
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