2024KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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The 2024 KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a concept naked bike designed for aggressive riders seeking extreme performance and aggressive styling. Powered by a 1299cc V-twin engine with ride-by-wire technology, it combines raw power with advanced electronics. This prototype showcased KTM's vision for a revolutionary middleweight sportbike competitor.

Capacity: 1301.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 209.0 kg
Seat height: 835 mm
Power: 175.0 HP (130.5 kW)

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What’s new for the 2024 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

vs the 2023

Spec	2023	2024
Power	177.0 HP (132.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM	175.0 HP (130.5 kW)
Dry weight	189.0 kg (416.7 pounds)	209.0 kg (460.8 pounds)
Fuel capacity	16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)	not listed
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. Two-piston brake caliper. fixed brake disc	Single disc

Other years 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail97%

Cornering30%

City riding15%

Daily riding15%

Touring15%

Two-up5%

Track10%

Best for: Built purely for technical off-road riding, tight trails, and competitive enduro use rather than any road-going performance.
Built for: A raw, high-revving two-stroke enduro weapon that rewards aggressive throttle control and precise body positioning over raw straight-line speed.
Not ideal for: Not suitable for riders wanting a comfortable road bike, highway touring, or passenger carrying capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 835mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2024 KTM 1290 Super Duke R, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1301.0 ccm
Power: 175.0 HP (130.5 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 132 CO2 g/km
Torque: 141.0 Nm (14.4 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.8373 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 108.0 x 71.0 mm
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Ride-by-wire
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Forced oil lubrication with 3 pumps

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1482 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Dry weight: 209.0 kg
Ground clearance: 160 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular space frame
Front suspension: WP APEX 48
Rear suspension: WP APEX - Monoshock
Front wheel travel: 125 mm
Rear wheel travel: 140 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.2°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-17
Rear tyre: 200/55-17

Other

Color options: Orange/Black/Grey

Specs last verified against published sources: September 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2013	2016	2019	2021	2024
Capacity	1299 cc	1301 cc	1301 cc	1301 cc	1301 cc
Dry weight	189 kg	192 kg	195 kg	189 kg	209 kg
Seat height	835 mm	835 mm	835 mm	835 mm	835 mm
Fuel capacity	18 L	18 L	18 L	16 L	—