KTM 1290 Super Duke RR: In Images
An all-new Bike or a minor update? KTM just unveiled its meanest, most epensive Duke till date, the KTM 1290 Super Duke RR. It has been through reworked for 2021 with lighter bodywork and engine components, resulting in a 9kg weight reduction. But how does this contribute to the biker's performance? It may be powered by the same 1301cc LC8 75degree V-twin dishing 182PS and 140Nm, but the extreme weight loss means it weighs in at just 180kg kerb. Thanks to this, the bike now boasts a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio. It retains the same 6speed transmission with a bi-directional quickshifter. The way the power is delivered has also been improved. For this, KTM has wquipped the Super Duke with a new quick throttle with a 65-degree opening angle-- a 7-degree reduction over the standard KTM 1290 Super Duke R. When you think of weight saving, you think of carbon fibre, and the 1290 has loads of it. This comprises a carbon undertray, rear cowl, and even front brake cooling ducts. Even th...