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KTM 1290 Super Duke R - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
The 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a naked middleweight designed for aggressive street riders seeking extreme performance and handling. Known for its aggressive styling, potent engine, and razor-sharp agility, it combines lightweight construction with advanced suspension and braking technologies for uncompromising road dynamics. Best suited to experienced riders who demand race-replica capability in a street-legal platform.
General information | |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Year | 2017 |
| Model | KTM 1290 Super Duke R |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Lubrication system | Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps |
| Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 108.0 x 71.0 mm (4.3 x 2.8 inches) |
| Power | 177.00 HP (129.2 kW) |
| Engine details | 75° V arrangement |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1301.00 ccm (79.39 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Metzeler M7RR tires |
| Rear brakes diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper. fixed brake disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers |
| Rear wheel travel | 156 mm (6.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | WP Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front Suspension | WP USD Ø 48 mm |
| Frame type | Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,482 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Seat height | 835 mm (32.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.9077 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 195.0 kg (429.9 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Traction Control. Ride-by-wire. |
| Instruments | Analog and digital |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Black, black/silver/orange |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track10%
City15%
Cornering30%
Daily Riding15%
Touring15%
Passenger5%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Note: the specifications provided are for a KTM 150 XC-W, a lightweight two-stroke enduro bike, not the KTM 1290 Super Duke R naked streetfighter named in the request, so this profile reflects the actual data given. |
| Purpose | Built purely for technical off-road riding, tight trails, and competitive enduro use rather than any road-going performance. |
| Rider Fit | Extremely light dry weight and tall seat height demand active standing riding and good off-road fitness, but the low mass makes it very manageable for its skill level. |
| Character | A raw, high-revving two-stroke enduro weapon that rewards aggressive throttle control and precise body positioning over raw straight-line speed. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suitable for riders wanting a comfortable road bike, highway touring, or passenger carrying capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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