The Ride-by-Wire on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R goes the extra mile. It electronically translates the throttle commands of the rider into the best throttle valve positions for the current riding situation. Choking, jolting and involuntary wheelies are a thing of the past. Voluntary ones, however...
KTM‘s gearing toward making their uber-powerful LC8 platform semi-automatic – and before you start blaspheming, yes, this could be a good thing… for the brand, anyways. First off, the Austrians use their 1301cc LC8 V-twin in their heavy-hitter1290 Super Adventure S/R/Super Duke GT...
1190 Adventure, 1190 Adventure R and the 1290 Super Adventure. Select meals are included throughout the three-day event. The rally includes appearances fromKTMprofessional athletes as well as Saturday awards night, games and more.
. We’re talking about new valves, connecting rods, larger 48mm throttle bodies, and new pistons, along with a titanium racing exhaust from Akrapovic. All these help the engine churn out 132 horsepower (135 PS) and 72.2 pound-feet–a sizable 13 horsepower increment over the 890 Duke R....
Maintaining the optimal engine temperature is crucial to ensuring consistent horsepower throughout the ride. The KTM 450 SMR features radiators which are positioned for a lower the center of gravity. Their design matches the shrouds perfectly and offers a great slim feel to the ergonomics. By using...