According to KTM, the first 1290 Super Duke RR in 2021 was a resounding success. Reason for the Austrians to continue this in 2023 with a second production series of 500 pieces, which should be just as promising, but with meaner, darker looks.
The most extreme street-legal KTM, in a nutshell, is the 1290 Super Duke RR, taking it one step further where the 1290 Super Duke R EVO left off. That starts with the weight, which is no less than 11 kilograms lighter than the standard R EVO.
According to KTM, the RR is just as at home on the track crushing lap times as it is on the open road devouring mountain roads, offering riders the ultimate Hyper Naked package. According to KTM.
In terms of the chassis, the main difference between the R EVO and the RR is in the WP suspension that is level-up, with a fully adjustable WP APEX PRO 7548 closed cartridge upside-down and a custom -made WP APEX PRO 7746 rear shock – of course also fully adjustable. That and the WP APEX PRO 7117 steering damper that is adjustable in 30 positions.
In terms of material choice, KTM has made extensive use of carbon fiber on the RR, not only in the covers and fenders, even the subframe has received a lightweight carbon fiber treatment. Oh yes, you can forget about taking a pillion passenger, the RR is only available as a single-seater.
By the way, if you’re wondering where the rear light is in that tight ass, KTM has very cleverly accommodated it in the LED turn signals, which therefore have a triple function: flashing light, rear light and adaptive brake light – which will flash as an alarm when you hit it hard. drop anchor to warn following traffic.
To add some extra luster to the exclusivity, you also get a carbon fiber box, containing the keys to the new beast. If your hunger has not yet been satisfied, a complete Akrapovic EVO exhaust system is also optionally available, which adds some more hot pepper to the Super Duke.
The 2023 KTM can now be ordered from a limited number of KTM dealers worldwide, but you will have to be quick; only 500 will be made.
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.