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KTM MY RIDE puts you in control of your smartphone, without losing control of the bars. By using a mobile app on your smart device, KTM MY RIDE givies you turn-by-turn navigation, access your [...]

TRACK MODE is 101% pure focus. While TRACK MODE allows the same level of customization as with PERFORMANCE MODE, the readability of the TFT is improved, icons and key data are displayed more [...]

Ignition keys are old news. The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR has a «keyless» transponder. No more forgetting your key in your pocket after you’ve put your gloves on. All you need is [...]

It’s never been easier to make your intentions known as with the all-new LED indicators fitted to the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR. The trailight is integrated in these ultra-bright flashers give [...]

Auto-cancelling turn signals are a big improvement in terms of safety, as it is now impossible to forget that they are activated and flashing into infinitum. Indicators stop flashing after 10 [...]

As its name implies, the TPMS monitors tire pressure and warns riders of potential tire damage in the event of pressure loss on the TFT display. An added convenience when you want to spend more [...]

While it may be a track slaying BEAST, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR is still at home on any mountain pass or motorway. Easily activated and controlled by a switch on the left hand side of the [...]

Three things happen when riders select «Supermoto ABS». First, all ABS functionality is disabled on the rear wheel, allowing the riders to lock up the brakes and slide into corners. [...]

The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR is equipped with MSR (Motor Slip Regulation) and it works in the opposite direction of the Cornering MTC. Let’s explain – If due to shifting down or abrupt [...]

Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control, or Cornering MTC for short, uses two different controllers to keep things in check. The most obvious of which is a wheelslip controller which regulates the [...]

PERFORMANCE MODE allows for a certain level of customization, allowing advanced riders to perfectly tailor their KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR to their riding styles. While Cruise control and KTM MY [...]

The ride modes on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR have had a complete overhaul. This was done to provide improved feedback to the rider, without any obtrusive electronics cutting the fun, with [...]

Many traditionalists might frown at the sight of electronic rider aids, saying they interfere with the purity of the ride. However, when it comes to the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR, all electronic [...]

A 5-inch angle-adjustable TFT screen dominates the dash, featuring a fresh design and innovative functionality. An intuitive menu structure also gives riders faster access to the various features [...]

In the animal kingdom, bright, visual aposematic signals act as warning signs. The brighter and more conspicuous the organism, the more you should back away slowly. When it comes to The KTM SUPER [...]

This is where this BEAST’s lifeblood goes. A 16 litre steel vessel, shaped to support the rider when barreling down a full-throttle straightaway, and finished in swathes of carbon fiber. [...]

Up front, the LED headlight doubles as a ram air intake, with air being channelled between the lights, keeping them cool, while directing oxygen deep into the lungs of the BEAST, making for a [...]

Lighter, racier, and more rigid at speed than plastic, the carbon front fender adds a touch of factory race-bike flavor to the front-end of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR.

Thanks to an all-new, carbon fiber undertray, the tail end of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR incorporates the license plate holder and taillights seamlessly into a neat rear end – but maintains [...]

Developed for track use and finished with carbon heel guards, these CNC-machined aluminum footpegs are adjustable to 12 different positions for any rider to find their perfect fit. They also [...]

Track-slaying weaponry requires the appropriate seating. For that reason, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR has an all-new seat, 10 mm taller than that of the standard SUPER DUKE R. However, thanks to [...]

A great deal of testing was done to develop the robust and intuitive motorcycle switchgear on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR, which incidentally, pushes all the right buttons. Riders can now adjust [...]

Reigning this BEAST in comes courtesy of 4-piston BREMBO Stylema monobloc calipers clamping onto 320 mm floating discs up front, and a twin piston floating caliper biting a 240 mm disc at the rear.

The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR is equipped with Michelin Power Cup2 tires, which represent the very best balance between pure track performance and street usability. Designed for 90% track use, these [...]

New 7-spoke 6,00″x17 and 3,5″x17 lightweight forged wheels adorn the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR. These have been developed from the same design standards as those found on the RC16 racer, [...]

Through the power of leverage, the linkage at the rear helps to smooth out rough roads, while still ensuring that full-attack track action remains uncompromised. The progressive damping character [...]

Taking charge of the rear, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR employs the use of a WP APEX PRO 7746 Shock, which has been custom-made according to the unique specifications of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR. [...]

The CNC-machined triple clamp is 320 grams lighter and stiffer than the standard KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R’s forged aluminum unit. While maintaining the standard 32 mm offset, it guarantees [...]

The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR has taken things pretty seriously upfront. Featuring WP APEX PRO 7548 Closed Cartridge forks, this is a different breed of BEAST. With improved performance and [...]

Think of the suspension elements on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR as the muscles that work to get the power to the ground in best and most efficient way. Every component has been considered to [...]

The lightweight, single-sided swingarm is designed for ground clearance, allowing the maximum lean angle when hunting sportbikes through apexes. Working with the position of the engine and the [...]

An all-new, lightweight carbon fiber undertray tips the scales at a mere 850 grams and combines a number of functions to save weight and increase functionality. The license plate holder and [...]

A race-derived WP APEX PRO 7117 steering damper has been fitted to the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR, which is identical to that used by the WP racing teams. The WP APEX PRO 7117 allows riders to adjust [...]

Gone are the days of complicated air-filter maintainence. Thanks top an easy-to-access air filter box, swapping out your air filter for a fresh set of lungs is as easy as making sportsbike riders cry.

The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR is fitted with an Akrapovic Slip-On as standard. And as you’d expect from the best in the business, the muffler outer sleeve is made of lightweight titanium, [...]

Formula1-inspired forged piston technology means we can push the limits of load capacity despite the extremely short and lightweight design. This results in minimized reciprocating weight and [...]

The Ride-by-Wire on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR goes the extra mile. It electronically translates the throttle commands of the rider into the best throttle valve positions for the current riding [...]

While the pressure lubricated PASC slipper clutch allows for feather-light clutch modulation while accelerating, it’s how it handles slowing down that’s the really impressive bit. [...]

Thanks to the resonator chambers on the cylinder heads, which have been engineered to increase the torque output in the lower to mid-range rpms, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR pulls like a train, [...]

State-of-the-art, machined titanium inlet valves with chromium nitride PVD coating – how impressive does that sound? These feature a flat design, and weigh 19 grams less than steel inlet [...]

To perform like a BEAST, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR needs to breath like a BEAST. Thanks to a ram air intake positioned in headlight mask, this ripsnorting arrangement maximizes air flow by [...]

Full throttle has never been easier as on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR. Thanks to an all-new race-derived quick turn throttle twist grip, the connection between wrist, throttle, and the engine is [...]

As PANKL is a trusted name in the performance gearbox business, it was the obvious choice to pair with the beheamoth V-Twin. Why? Quite simply – quicker shift times and lighter level action [...]

Topfeeder injectors and 56 mm throttle bodies provide optimal air to fuel mixture at high rpms. This results in the perfect torque devliery and fuel economy throughout the rev range, making the [...]

A key component of the comprehensive BOSCH MSC assistance package is the lean-sensitive cornering ABS. In a nutshell, this means riders have increased confidence during hard braking, even at [...]

SUPERMOTO MODE allows enthusiastic and experienced riders to lock up the rear wheel – a prerequisite for committed supermoto riding and deliberately executed slides. This means ABS is [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE can be equipped with MSR (Motor Slip Regulation) as an option, which works in the opposite direction of the Cornering MTC. This means there is no chance of accidentially locking [...]

Available as an option, TRACK MODE allows more levels of customization, allowing riders – or racers in this instance – to tailor throttle control, traction control slip level, [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE can be equipped with a race-derived Quickshifter+ as an option. This allows upshifting and downshifting to be executed without using the clutch lever, for quicker shift times, [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE boasts a collection of advanced electronic wizardry which rivals some top-end sportbikes. Most crucially, is lean-angle sensitive Cornering MTC (Cornering Motorcycle Traction [...]

Riders can choose from four ride modes, namely: SPORT MODE for more aggressive riding, STREET MODE for comfortable urban riding, RAIN MODE for when things get a little slippery, and the optional [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE features a unique LED headlight with styling cues taken from THE BEAST itself. This high-performance LED headlight is flanked by two LED strips that function as daytime running [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE makes easy work of dialing in the controls with a set of adjustable brake and clutch levers, with careful consideration to ensure easy adjustment with gloves and while on the move.

Cast from aluminum, the foot pegs fitted to the KTM 890 DUKE cater to a comfortable riding position, while still creating maximum ground clearance allowing for impressive lean angles. Adjustable [...]

At 820 mm, both shorter and taller riders can enjoy the bike at full tilt. The seat cover is grippy, allowing the rider to move around the bike easily. This has been developed to work with [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE adds decent tank range to its arsenal with a 14 li​ter tank. We like to call it 14 liters of fury. ​​

Maximum deceleration is ensured at the front wheel on the KTM 890 DUKE by two radially mounted four-piston fixed calipers​, revised brake pads​, and two 300 mm discs​.​ The ​rear​ brake features [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE is fitted with Continental ContiRoad rubber as standard. These feature ultra-fast warm-up technology, which boasts improved wet weather grip, increased durability, and stability, [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE is fitted with extremely lightweight, light-alloy wheels manufactured in a low-pressure die casting process. Not only do the lightweight wheels make the bike lighter overall, [...]

A high-quality gas-assisted WP Suspension rear shock absorber has been fitted with a new, lighter linear spring which, together with new factory settings, offers improved progression and overall [...]

This reliable and sensitive WP steering damper is setup to give ultimate feedback to the rider, while keeping the front wheel steady and uncompromised over uneven tarmac. You won’t even [...]

The cast aluminum triple clamp stiffness has been tuned to match the flex of the fork, contributing to the sporty handling and excellent feedback. Clever engineering of the triple clamps and the [...]

A set of WP APEX 43mm open cartridge upside-down forks take care of things up front, making use of split function technology. The front fork also adopts new linear springs which are not only [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE boasts a WP suspension package which has been specifically developed to get the most of the power output and handling characteristics, with a dedicated factory setting, new [...]

The die-cast, open-lattice swingarm is meticulously manufactured and has been optimized for stiffness and stability while still offering excellent flex characteristics. By using a direct link for [...]

The subframe is cast aluminum and houses the airbox. No plastic covers, no additional brackets – everything is cast into two connected pieces to reduce complexity and weight. The triangular [...]

​A wider ​radiator with optimized airflow​ has been worked into the KTM 890 DUKE to ensure optimal cooling while things heat up on the street or track.

Shorter intake funnels ​result in ​better throttle response​ from the subframe-fitted ​airbox​, while the air intake on the sides, allow​s​ the ​KTM 890 DUKE​ to keep things cool while you gun it.

A stainless-steel thing of beauty. The middle damper centralizes mass and allows for a relatively small muffler that plays a dramatic soundtrack. Hundreds of test bench runs and complex [...]

Instead of the electronic injection system’s throttle valves being controlled by cables, ride-by-wire processes throttle twist grip movements with the help of electronic sensors and [...]

The engine employs a compact, semi-dry sump system with oil being actively pumped out of the crank case, clutch housing, and gearbox. This ensures any unnecessary oil flow through the motor, [...]

The slipper clutch allows riders to enter corners confidently without locking up the rear wheel under hard deceleration or when downshifting, while remaining feather-light on the clutch finger.

The KTM 890 DUKE features horizontally split crankcases, which are aluminum high pressure cast, allowing for reduced wall thickness, less weight and improved engine cooling.

Bigger box pistons, but lesser weight and oscillating mass sit at the heart of the KTM 890 DUKE. Featuring a pin bearing with bronze bushing, providing better frictions and maximizing the [...]

Coated aluminum cylinders are an integral part of the sleeveless engine casing design of this 889 cc parallel twin. This open deck cylinder construction allows for optimal cooling, improved [...]

No one enjoys unpleasant vibes. That is why the KTM 890 DUKE employs the use of balancer shafts placed in front of the crankshaft and in the cylinder head to ensure the smoothest power delivery [...]

The 8 valve DOHC cylinder head contains twin chain-driven camshafts and one sparkplug per cylinder. Additionally, the camshafts in the KTM 890 DUKE are assembled, which makes them even lighter [...]

​A high-quality gas​-​assisted WP Suspension rear shock absorber ​has been ​fitted with a new​, ​lighter linear spring which, together with ​new factory settings​, offers improved progression and [...]

The two-part seat offers first class sport riding ergonomics with perfect support for both rider and pillion. A seat height of 822 mm enables riders to have a super-secure position, whilst also [...]

A key component of the comprehensive BOSCH MSC assistance package is the lean-sensitive cornering ABS. In a nutshell, this means riders have increased confidence during hard braking, even at [...]

SUPERMOTO MODE allows enthusiastic and experienced riders to lock up the rear wheel – a prerequisite for committed supermoto riding and deliberately executed slides. This means ABS is [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE L can be equipped with MSR (Motor Slip Regulation) as an option, which works in the opposite direction of the Cornering MTC. This means there is no chance of accidentially [...]

Available as an option, TRACK MODE as the name suggests, offers unlimited thrills and READY TO RACE characteristics. It features a launch control function for quick getaways, variable slip [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE L can be equipped with a race-derived Quickshifter+ as an option. This allows upshifting and downshifting to be executed without using the clutch lever, for quicker shift times, [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE L boasts a collection of advanced electronic wizardry which rivals some top-end sportbikes. Most crucially, is lean-angle sensitive Cornering MTC (Cornering Motorcycle Traction [...]

Riders can choose from four ride modes, namely: SPORT MODE for more aggressive riding, STREET MODE for comfortable urban riding, RAIN MODE for when things get a little slippery, and the ultimate [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE L features a unique LED headlight with styling cues taken from THE BEAST itself. This high-performance LED headlight is flanked by two LED strips that function as daytime running [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE makes easy work of dialing in the controls with a set of adjustable brake and clutch levers, with careful consideration to ensure easy adjustment with gloves and while on the move.

Cast from aluminum, the foot pegs fitted to the KTM 890 DUKE cater to a comfortable riding position, while still creating maximum ground clearance allowing for impressive lean angles. Adjustable [...]

At 820 mm, both shorter and taller riders can enjoy the bike at full tilt. The seat cover is grippy, allowing the rider to move around the bike easily. This has been developed to work with [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE L adds decent tank range to its arsenal with a 14 li​ter tank. We like to call it 14 liters of fury. ​​

Maximum deceleration is ensured at the front wheel on the KTM 890 DUKE L by two radially mounted four-piston fixed calipers​, revised brake pads​, and two 300 mm discs​.​ The ​rear​ brake [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE L is fitted with Continental ContiRoad rubber as standard. These feature ultra-fast warm-up technology, which boasts improved wet weather grip, increased durability, and [...]

The KTM 890 DUKE L is fitted with extremely lightweight, light-alloy wheels manufactured in a low-pressure die casting process. Not only do the lightweight wheels make the bike lighter overall, [...]

This reliable and sensitive WP steering damper is setup to give ultimate feedback to the rider, while keeping the front wheel steady and uncompromised over uneven tarmac. You won’t even [...]

A set of WP APEX 43mm open cartridge upside-down forks take care of things up front, making use of split function technology. The front fork also adopts new linear springs which are not only [...]

The die-cast, open-lattice swingarm is meticulously manufactured and has been optimized for stiffness and stability while still offering excellent flex characteristics. By using a direct link for [...]

The subframe is cast aluminum and houses the airbox. No plastic covers, no additional brackets – everything is cast into two connected pieces to reduce complexity and weight. The triangular [...]

​A wider ​radiator with optimized airflow​ has been worked into the KTM 890 DUKE L to ensure optimal cooling while things heat up on the street or track.

Shorter intake funnels ​result in ​better throttle response​ from the subframe-fitted ​airbox​, while the air intake on the sides, allow​s​ the ​KTM 890 DUKE L to keep things cool while you gun it.