2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. It’s big, it’s fast, and it ain’t a beauty. KTM called it “The Beast”, and for good reason – the Super Duke R had some terrifying specifications: 1,301cc V-Twin with 180 horsepower, 106 lb-ft of torque, and 417 pounds of dry weight. As Loz Blain mentions in his review, “if you turn off the traction
A physically large bike, it is perfectly happy to have soft panniers fitted and go on a longer trip. Obviously, wind blast is an issue as it lacks any fairing or screen, but keep the speed down and you can certainly cover miles on the Duke. But is this what KTM really intended for it? Probably not…
I purchased the cannister removal kit for a 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R that already had the SAS removal and the Akrapovic full sytem and map installed. The kit installed easily, removed the fuel tank, followed the Rottweiler video on You Tube and the whole job was done in less than an hour.
Read our Rider Comparo of the 2015 Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC ABS, 2015 BMW S 1000 R & 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. For 2017, the 1290 Super Duke R gets a facelift, including a new split LED headlight.
2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. Base Price: $17,399 Price as Tested: $18,159 (saddlebags, heated grips) Warranty: 2 yrs., 24,000 miles 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review | First Look.
The 1290 Super Duke is a bike I love and now the EVO version has electronic suspension! But the question is it worth the extra 2k over the standard version?
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ktm 1290 super duke r review 2015
