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MotoLibrary Score
77/100High Performance
Power
180 HP
Engine
1301 ccm
Technical Overview
2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around KTM's naked motorcycle platform, the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R SE features a 1301 cc (79.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 180 HP (131.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 138.4 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,482 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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