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KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo 2023 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo.



KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo 2023 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
KTM
Model
1290 Super Duke R Evo
Year
2023
Category
Naked bike

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.9366 HP/kg
Torque
140.0 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs)

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
189.0 kg / 416.7 pounds
Ground Clearance
160 mm / 6.3 inches
Wheelbase
1482 mm / 58.3 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke
108.0 x 71.0 mm / 4.3 x 2.8 inches
Engine Capacity
1301.0 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   (final drive)
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Drive line
525 X-Ring chain
Lubrication System
Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Consumption
6.17 litres/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.12 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons
Greenhouse Gases
143.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
WP Semi-active Suspension USD Ø 48 mm (GEN.2)
Front Wheel Travel
125 mm / 4.9 inches
Rear Suspension
WP Semi-active Rear Shock (GEN.2)
Rear Wheel Travel
140 mm / 5.5 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
120/70-17
Rims
Metzeler M7RR tires

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers
Rear Brakes
Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper. fixed brake disc

Instrumentation and Lighting

Lighting
LED headlight

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Comments
3 ride modes. Traction control. Cruise control.
Colour Options
Orange/silver

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