The all-new RC 390, the return of the 1290 Super Duke R, and the 390 Duke joins the 690
Duke
KTM 1290 Super Duke R | $?? |
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Engine: L-C 8V 1301 V-Twin Seat Height: 32.9 in. Wheelbase: 58.3 in. |
It comes from a family of hooligans, its prototype revelled in the nickname of "The Beast," and its blend of 180 hp, light weight, and raised one-piece handlebar sounds like a recipe for uncontrollable wheelies and general craziness. As you'd expect of a bike that kicks out huge amounts of torque almost from idle and weighs just 417 pounds without fuel, the KTM is heart-stoppingly, arm-stretchingly fast.
Fortunately for those who appreciate the Duke’s design and intent to satisfy, KTM brought the venerable 690 back to the States for 2014 and it returns for 2015.
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