Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt Review

Used Buyer Review

The 1290 Super Duke GT is KTM's attempt at a sport-tourer that doesn't apologize for being a supermoto in a suit, and honestly? It mostly works. That 1301cc V-twin is absolutely savage in the best possible way — 173 horses that never feel lazy, with a throttle response that demands respect. The WP semi-active suspension and cornering ABS genuinely earn their keep, especially on poorly-surfaced A-roads where lesser bikes would have you white-knuckling it. Buying used, you need to do your homework. Check the throttle bodies for wear, inspect the frame sliders because these get ridden hard, and verify the service history meticulously — the valve checks aren't cheap but they're critical. Pre-2019 models had some software gremlins with the electronics package that KTM eventually sorted. Budget for consumables; tyres disappear quickly on this thing. This isn't a Panigale trying to do touring. It's a predator with panniers, and that's exactly why people love it. Live with the firm ergonomics and marginal wind protection and you'll grin every single mile.