The KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo is the latest iteration of the Austrian brand’s flagship street motorcycle, boasting a multitude of updates and refinements. Building on the 2020 model’s dramatic weight savings and reworked LC8 engine, the EVO takes a significant leap forward with the addition of 2nd generation WP APEX semi-active suspension.
This cutting-edge technology allows riders to seamlessly transition between comfort, street, and sport modes, with the ability to adjust spring preload via the TFT menu. The optional SUSPENSION PRO package further amplifies the riding experience, offering three additional damping modes for track-ready performance.
The result is a hyper-naked machine that effortlessly combines ferocity and usability, capable of navigating poor road surfaces with comfort or devolving into a track-ready apex-splitting weapon at the rider’s whim. With its array of technological advancements, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo is poised to take its rightful place as the most technologically advanced naked motorcycle in its class, redefining the boundaries of what a street motorcycle can achieve.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Four stroke, 75 V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Engine Capacity
79.3 cubic inches / 1301 cc
Max Power
132 kw / 180 hp
Max Torque
103 ft-lb / 140 nm
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.2 US gallons / 16.0 L
Seat Height
32.9 inches / 837 mm
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo
Year
2022
Engine
Engine Type
Four stroke, 75 V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement
79.3 cubic inches / 1301 cc
Bore x Stroke
108 x 71 mm
Compression Ratio
13.5:1
Max Horsepower
132 kw / 180 hp
Max Torque
103 ft-lb / 140 nm
Lubrication System
Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Exhaust
Akrapovič “slip-on line” exhaust system, Made from titanium with a carbon fiber end cap
Performance
Top Speed
n/a
*n/a – information not provided by manufacturer
Transmission
Clutch
PASC (TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Gearbox
6-speed
Final Drive
525 X-Ring
Electrical & Electronics System
Starter
Electric
ABS
Bosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
Front Suspension
48 mm USD WP Semi-active Suspension (GEN.2)
Front Suspension Travel
5.1 inches / 130 mm
Rear Suspension
WP Semi-active Rear Shock (GEN.2)
Rear Suspension Travel
5.5 inches / 140 mm
Trail
64.6
Wheels & Brakes
Wheels
7 spoke forged wheels
Front Wheel/Rim Size
3.5 x 17
Front Tire Size
Michelin Power Cup2
Rear Wheel/Rim Size
6.00 x 17
Rear Tire Size
Michelin Power Cup2
Front Brakes
2 x 320 mm Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 240 mm disc with Brembo caliper
ABS
Bosch 9.1MP 2.0 (with cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS)
Dimension & Weights
Seat Height
32.9 inches / 837 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm / 6.2 in
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.2 US gallons / 16.0 L
Dry Weight
180 kg / 396.8 lbs
Features
2nd generation WP APEX semi-active suspension
Semi-Active Technology (SAT)
Three damping modes: COMFORT, STREET, SPORT
Adjustable rear spring preload via TFT menu
Adjustable rear spring preload range: 0% to 100% in 10% or 2mm increments
SUSPENSION PRO package available
TRACK damping mode for track days and faster race tracks
ADVANCED damping mode for fine-tuning and tailoring suspension settings
AUTO damping mode for automatic suspension adjustment
AUTO-STANDARD preload auto-leveling setting
AUTO-LOW preload auto-leveling setting
AUTO-HIGH preload auto-leveling setting
Low, standard, and high automatic preload settings
TFT menu for adjusting suspension settings
LC8 engine
Weight savings with reworked engine
Updated electronics package
Class-leading hyper-naked ferocity
Wide range of usability
Hyper-naked ferocity with comfort and track readiness
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