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