0000 KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT ABS

Model Description

The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT is a high-performance sport-touring motorcycle that blends the aggressive power and agility of the Super Duke R with added comfort and features for long-distance touring. Here’s a comprehensive description of the bike:

🏍️ Overview

Manufacturer: KTM (Austria)

Model: 1290 Super Duke GT

Type: Sport-Touring Motorcycle

Engine: 1301cc V-twin (LC8)

Performance: Around 175 horsepower and 141 Nm torque

🔧 Key Features
✅ Engine & Performance

1301cc LC8 V-twin, liquid-cooled

Derived from the 1290 Super Duke R (nicknamed “The Beast”)

Smooth, torque-rich power delivery suitable for both twisty mountain roads and long highways

Advanced ride-by-wire throttle system for precision

✅ Chassis & Suspension

Lightweight chromoly steel trellis frame

WP semi-active suspension – adjusts damping automatically in real-time based on riding conditions and selected mode

Single-sided swingarm

Brembo brakes with lean-sensitive ABS

✅ Electronics & Rider Aids

Cornering ABS

Lean-angle sensitive traction control

Multiple riding modes (Sport, Street, Rain)

Quickshifter+ (up/down without the clutch)

Cruise control

Heated grips

Cornering lights and LED lighting