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KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 specs

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KTM 1290 Super Duke R 2016 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

KTM

Model

1290 Super Duke R

Year

2016

Dimensions and Weight

Ground Clearance

140 mm / 5.5 inches

Wheelbase

1,482 mm / 58.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

108.0 x 71.0 mm / 4.3 x 2.8 inches

Engine Capacity

1301.00 cc / 79.39 cubic inches

Engine Detail

75° V arrangement

Engine Type

V2, four-stroke

Ignition

Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition

Starter

Electric

Valves / Cylinder

4

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain

Gearbox

6-speed

Clutch

PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

Lubrication System

Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection

Fuel Control

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Capacity

18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension

WP USD ? 48 mm

Front Wheel Travel

125 mm / 4.9 inches

Rear Suspension

WP Monoshock

Rear Wheel Travel

156 mm / 6.1 inches

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm / 12.6 inches

Rear Brakes

Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc

Rear Brake Diameter

240 mm / 9.4 inches

Instrumentation and Lighting

Instruments

Analog and digital

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments

Traction Control. Ride-by-wire.

Colour Options

Orange, black

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