THE LONG DISTANCE BEAST
Think of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT as a comfortable ballistic missile. Powered by a 175 horsepower V-twin cranking out 141 Nm of torque, it devours provincial and border lines with minimal effort. Needless to say then, when it comes to covering ground comfortably at speed, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT is a bit of a weapon.
Engine
Design 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 1301 cm³
Torque 141 Nm
CO2 emissions 133 g/km
Cooling Liquid cooled
Engine cylinder Twin cylinder
EMS Keihin EMS with RBW and cruise control, double ignition
Engine oil Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Drive type Combustion
Silencer Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer with two catalytic convertersChassis
Front brake disc diameter 320 mm
Rear brake disc diameter 240 mm
Front brake Brembo four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc
Rear brake Brembo twin-piston fixed calliper, brake disc
Chain 525 X-Ring
Frame design Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Steering head angle 65.1 °
Rear subframe design Chrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coated
Trail 107 mm
Wheelbase 1482 mmSuspension
Front suspension WP Semi-active suspension USD Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber
Suspension travel (front) 125 mm
Suspension travel (rear) 156 mmDimensions
Seat height 835 mm
Tank capacity (approx.) 23 l
Ground clearance 141 mm
Weight (without fuel) 209 kg
Wheelbase tolerance 15 mm
Front wheel diameter 17 “
Rear wheel diameter 17 “
Front wheel width 3.5 “
Rear wheel width 6.0 “
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels