{"id":1421,"date":"2012-11-14T15:30:44","date_gmt":"2012-11-14T10:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2012-11-19T11:43:36","modified_gmt":"2012-11-19T06:13:36","slug":"2013-ktm-super-duke-1290","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/2013-ktm-super-duke-1290\/1421\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 KTM Super Duke 1290 Revealed At EICMA 2012- Pictures And Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We were expecting some very important unveilings at the 2012 EICMA show and as expected here is the first one. Austrian motorcycle manufacturer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/tag\/ktm\/\" target=\"_blank\">KTM<\/a> will be showcasing its <strong>2013 KTM Super Duke 1290 <\/strong>at the 2012 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/tag\/eicma\/\" target=\"_blank\">EICMA show<\/a> and just ahead of the same it released the official pictures of the \u2018prototype machine\u2019 as they call it.<\/p>\n<p>KTM has not officially revealed the detailed technical specifications of the production model of the Super Duke 1290, though some of the highlights are listed on the manufacturer\u2019s official blog along with an audio clip in which you can listen to the growl of the prototype machine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px\" title=\"KTM Superduke 1290 1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"KTM Superduke 1290 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/KTM-Superduke-1290-1.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"529\"><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>2013 KTM Super Duke Official Video<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6h1e9oulMd8?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"640\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Some of the features of the Super Duke 1290 that we know about are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ride by Wire system\n<li>A new frame\n<li>A new swing arm and\n<li>A super fine WP suspension <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px\" title=\"KTM Superduke 1290 rear\" border=\"0\" alt=\"KTM Superduke 1290 rear\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/KTM-Superduke-1290-rear.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"411\"><\/p>\n<p>As far as the styling goes, we are thoroughly impressed by KTM and this bike looks super cool and super mean. This street-fighter look is quite sharp and edgy and features loads of styling details that deserves appreciation. The combination of orange and white has worked for the in the past, and on the new Super Duke 1290 it works even better.<\/p>\n<p>The bike is supposed to be powered by a bored-out version of the V-Twin engine installed on the RC8R superbike, with added 100 CC displacement. While the RC8R produces close to 152 BHP at max, the Super Duke, which is the highest powered KTM product to date, is expected to develop power in the range of 180 to 200 BHP. Features include traction control, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carblogindia.com\/abs-anti-lock-braking-system-and-ebd-electronic-brake-force-distribution-in-plain-english\/\" target=\"_blank\">ABS<\/a>, anti-wheelie and anti\u2013stoppie control which of course can be deactivated.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px\" title=\"KTM Superduke 1290\" border=\"0\" alt=\"KTM Superduke 1290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/KTM-Superduke-1290.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"411\"><\/p>\n<p>As it is with the detailed specs, the price isn\u2019t out too but we expect it to be close to $16,500.<\/p>\n<h3>KTM Super Duke 1290 Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engine:<\/strong>Liquid-cooled, V-twin based on the RC8 R with ride-by-wire throttle control.\n<li><strong>Displacement:<\/strong>1290cc.\n<li><strong>Power and torque:<\/strong>Not disclosed (estimated 180 BHP)\n<li><strong>Electronic assistance:<\/strong>ABS, traction control, anti-stoppie, and anti-wheelie control (all can be deactivated)\n<li><strong>Frame:<\/strong>Chrome-molybdenum steel tubular frame\n<li><strong>Swingarm:<\/strong>Light-alloy single-sided swingarm.\n<li><strong>Suspension components:<\/strong>WP prototypes \u2013 at the front-upside-down fork with gas pressure cartridge, at the rear- directly connected shock absorber.\n<li><strong>Wheels and tyres:<\/strong>Light-alloy wheels with special slick racing tires.\n<li><strong>Brakes:<\/strong> Brembo racing callipers both at the front and at the rear. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>More Official Pictures<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px\" title=\"KTM Superduke 1290 front\" border=\"0\" alt=\"KTM Superduke 1290 front\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/KTM-Superduke-1290-front.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"873\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px\" title=\"KTM Superduke 1290 2\" border=\"0\" alt=\"KTM Superduke 1290 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/KTM-Superduke-1290-2.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"874\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px\" title=\"KTM Superduke 1290 side\" border=\"0\" alt=\"KTM Superduke 1290 side\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/KTM-Superduke-1290-side.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"768\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px\" title=\"KTM Superduke 1290 closeup\" border=\"0\" alt=\"KTM Superduke 1290 closeup\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/KTM-Superduke-1290-closeup.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"461\"><\/p>\n<p>Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridetalks.com\/news\/2013-ktm-duke-390-official-pictures-video-features-price\/1407\/\">KTM Duke 390 Official Video, Pictures And Specifications<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to Ride Talks by signing up for our <a href=\"http:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=RideTalks&amp;loc=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">free email newsletter<\/a> and get the latest updates from Motorcycles world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We were expecting some very important unveilings at the 2012 EICMA show and as expected here is the first one. 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