Off the straights and into the twisties, the Super Duke R comes into its own, the wide bars (which angle back slightly making the reach slightly less) allow you to flick the 189kilo machine effortlessly from one side to the other, the revs rising and falling as the tailor-made Dunlop Sportsmart tyres go from edge to edge. The R motor has received the same tweaks as the '07 Super Duke. The fiddles to make the fuelling smoother and satisfy EU laws have similarly taken the slightly rough edge off the motor. On track the fuel injection and motor responded in just the way I wanted, no snatch from a closed to open throttle and loads of smooth power. 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 R EVO pulls like a train, while keeping fuel consuption and CO² emissions in check. Spy shots of the 2024 KTM 1290 Super Duke R are out, and it shows exciting new design elements taking this naked motorcycle up another notch. KTM also modified the fuel tank, increasing its 2024 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT 2023 KTM 890 SMT Supermoto DISCOVER. 2024 KTM 690 SMC R 2024 KTM ENDURO RANGE . Explore 2-stroke Given that Fuelly.com reported an average consumption of 44.8mpg for the Super Duke R in 2018, maximum range of the new bike has been trimmed by about 20 miles, taking it to around 158 miles. That’s assuming fuel economy is unchanged. We’ll have to wait until we get the first review of the 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R to find out… Horsepower: 165.5 hp @ 10,000 rpm (rear-wheel dyno) Torque: 95.9 lb-ft @ 8,400 rpm (rear-wheel dyno) Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gals. Fuel Consumption: 35.3 mpg. Estimated Range: 149 miles. We test Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gals., last .9 gal. warning light on MPG: 91 PON Min (avg) 38.0 Estimated Range: 160 miles Indicated RPM at 60 MPH: 3,000 . 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Photo Gallery The 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R EVO takes things up a notch with the latest-gen WP Semi-Active Technology (SAT), with electronically controlled magnetic valves for variable damping to suit a wide range of conditions, from sedate road riding to flat-out track sessions. Other enhancements include updated Performance and Track ride modes, with lap Fuel Injected Horsepower (bhp) 180 Torque (Nm) 140 2023 KTM Super Duke 1290 R EVO pictures, prices, information, and specifications. 6iXosBT.