| MODEL | KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2015 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 75° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 108 x 71 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling |
| Max Power | 131.4 kW / 180 hp @ 8870 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | Electric starter, 12V 11.2Ah battery |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16 in |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated |
| Front Suspension | WP USD 48 mm fork, 125 mm / 4.7 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | WP monoshock, 156 mm / 6.1 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x Brembo 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single Brembo 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1482 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 189 kg / 416.7 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.75 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The early-year 1290 Super Duke R, a naked streetfighter built around an enlarged 1301 cc version of KTM's LC8 V-twin. It has ride-by-wire throttle, selectable ride modes and adjustable traction control and ABS. Reviewers on the source page praised the engine, chassis and brakes but criticised the fixed traction control, the lack of fork spring preload adjustment, the price and the tall gearing.
