After many years, this is the second time that it has reintroduced domestic sales. This time, the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R has been upgraded to varying degrees in terms of engine, frame, shock absorption, appearance and electronic control system.
The new KTM 1290 Super Duke R has slightly changed in appearance details, and its highly recognizable shape is still very eye-catching. Although this is an upgraded streetcar, the whole car still adopts a minimalist design style. The generous exposed parts and orange steel tube frame give this car a mechanical beauty. In short, KTM's unique style makes people almost unable to find any shortcomings.
The intake system of the new car has also been improved. The split headlight has a single air inlet in the center, and the central air inlet sucks pressurized air to achieve aerodynamic effect.
The function buttons on both sides of the handlebar are also very rich. The left handlebar is covered with lighting, cruise control and instrument control buttons. The function buttons on the right handlebar are relatively simple, including a double flashing warning light and a one-button start button from top to bottom. The C 1 and C2 buttons at the top can quickly adjust the two modes of the instrument.
In terms of braking system, the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R is equipped with a high-performance braking system, and the front brake is equipped with a 320mm floating brake disc, which matches the Brembo M50 integrated radial four-piston brake caliper from the track. The rear brake disc is not as good as the front disc in terms of specifications, but the grade of 240mm diameter with double piston calipers is not low, and the performance is naturally beyond doubt.
In addition, the frame of the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R has also been redesigned, from the original 1290 Adventure steel tube woven frame to the steel tube frame with the engine as a part of the rigid structure. The result of further improving rigidity and realizing light weight is to successfully control the kerb quality of the car at 2 10kg.
In terms of power, the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R is still equipped with a V-type twin-cylinder engine and an international 6-speed gearbox. The actual displacement is 130 1cc, the maximum horsepower is 180 horsepower, the maximum torque is 140 Nm, and the top speed can reach 290 km/h. The new car is equipped with three driving modes to choose from: rainy day mode, street mode and sports mode. The difference between the three power outputs is obvious. If you are not ready, please don't try exercise mode easily!
Through this series of updates, KTM still maintains its competitiveness. However, under the siege of competitors such as Ducati streetcar V4 and Kawasaki H2 Z, the situation of the brand-new 1290 Super Duke R becomes dangerous. Although it doesn't have 200 horsepower output like its competitors, its strength can't be underestimated.
In 20 16, when ktm1290 superduke was first introduced to China, its price was198,000 yuan. After years of closed-door training, it has been upgraded in an all-round way, but at the same time, the price has increased slightly compared with the last time. Here I want to ask KTM fans, can you accept this price?
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