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KTM 1290 Super Duke RR 2021 specs

Latest motor bike specifications and pictures for the 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke RR.



KTM 1290 Super Duke RR 2021 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
KTM
Model
1290 Super Duke RR
Year
2021
Category
Naked bike

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.9834 HP/kg
Torque
140.0 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs)

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
180.0 kg / 396.8 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
5.40 litres/100 km (18.5 km/l or 43.56 mpg)
Fuel Capacity
16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons
Emission Details
2 catalytic converters
Greenhouse Gases
125.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Suspension

Front Suspension
WP APEX PRO 7548 Closed Cartridge
Front Wheel Travel
130 mm / 5.1 inches
Rear Suspension
WP APEX with Pro-Lever linkage
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

Colour Options
Black/orange/blue

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