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    KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

    Nov 10, 2018 4 minutes

    The Super Duke R is a bit of a Marmite bike as far as looks are concerned. Some people love it, and think it looks dead futuristic and exciting. Personally I think it looks like something off an Alien Versus Predator film. Whatever your opinion, there is no getting away from the fact that it is a striking looking bike.

    Its exposed tubular frame and minimalistic bodywork give the KTM a decidedly industrial look, while its Brembo brake callipers and single sided swingarm suggest the 1290 might be something a little saucier.

    Like the Triumph, the KTM comes with a keyless ignition system.

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