The updated version of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R has
been spotted testing in Europe. As per MCN, the updated KTM 1290 Super Duke is
likely to be unveiled at the 2019 EICMA show and may be launched in Europe by
the spring season of 2020.
MCN reports that the bike may have a new engine to
comply with the Euro V norms that will go into effect in January 2020. To
balance power and thermal efficiency, the bike has a larger radiator. At
present, the Super Duke generates 177 hp of power and 141 Nm of torque. KTM
seems to have redesigned the trellis frame, the tail section. MCN reports that
they have used a box-section aluminium tail sub frame.
The test mule features a
monoshock with linkage, whereas the current Super Duke R employs
directly-articulated WP monoshock. The alloy wheel design is similar to the
current generation bike. The new swingarm reportedly has superior braces near
the linkage for better stiffness. The exhaust pipe layout is new, with the
catalytic converter located around the underbelly area.
