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Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
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Ktm 1290 Super Duke R

La KTM 1290 Super Duke R se presentó en 2014 como sucesora de la 990 Super Duke, ganándose el apodo de «La Bestia» por sus agresivas características de potencia y manejo. Recibió importantes actualizaciones en 2017, con mejoras en la electrónica y la ergonomía, y un importante rediseño en 2020 incluyó un nuevo cuadro, una suspensión semiactiva WP APEX y una aerodinámica actualizada. Está ampliamente considerada como una de las motocicletas Naked Hypernaked más extremas y viscerales de la historia, ya que combina el rendimiento de una superbike con la agresividad de un luchador callejero.

180 hp

Potencia

140 Nm

Torsión

189 kg

Peso

270 km/h

Velocidad máxima

7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)

Combustible

Desnudo

Cuerpo

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Watch the WP Suspension

Early 2014-2016 models had known issues with WP fork seals leaking prematurely. Always inspect the forks carefully and budget for a potential fork service if buying used.

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Steep Depreciation Curve

The 1290 Super Duke R depreciates quickly in the first 2-3 years, making used examples excellent value. A 3-year-old bike often sells for 40-50% less than new while retaining full performance.

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Cornering ABS Standard

From 2017 onward, the bike features Bosch Cornering ABS and traction control with multiple ride modes, a premium safety suite that was ahead of its class and adds real-world riding confidence.

Generaciones y especificaciones por año

2014–2016 Gen 1

Debuta la LC8 bicilíndrica en V de 1301 cc, 173 CV, marco enrejado, suspensión WP y un agresivo diseño de streetfighter desnudo.

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2017–2019 Gen 2

Carrocería revisada, paquete electrónico actualizado, ABS en curvas y control de tracción sensible al ángulo de inclinación agregado.

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2020–2022 Gen 3

Nuevo marco enrejado, suspensión semiactiva WP Apex, pantalla TFT actualizada, aerodinámica mejorada, 180 CV.

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2023–2025 Gen 4

Carrocería revisada con aletas, ergonomía actualizada, electrónica mejorada, refinamiento del motor y chasis mejorados.

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Reseña de un comprador usado

8.5/10
Lo mejor para
Experienced riders wanting serious performance bargain

"The ultimate naked bike — if your wallet and skill match its ambition."

$9,000-$14,500 used

The 1290 Super Duke R is KTM's most unhinged street weapon, and buying one used means someone else already absorbed the steep depreciation hit. The LC8 V-twin is genuinely spectacular — 177hp that builds in a linear, addictive surge rather than a sudden slap. Handling is razor-sharp, the WP semi-active suspension on later models transforms the ride quality, and the brakes are Brembo gold standard. This thing will embarrass superbikes on a twisty road. Here's the honest part though: these bikes eat owners alive on running costs. The service intervals are expensive, the throttle-by-wire and electronics suite mean dealer diagnostics when things go wrong, and things do go wrong. Check frame sliders are fitted — naked bikes get dropped. Avoid pre-2017 examples if possible; KTM sorted several reliability gremlins in the Gen2 refresh. Inspect the swingarm bearings, check for crash damage on the subframe, and pull the service history. Without it, walk away.

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Omitir si: New riders or tight maintenance budget holders

Full Specifications

Engine Power 180 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque 140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed 270 km/h
Weight 189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel Consumption 7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Type Naked
Fairing No Fairing (Naked)

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