KTM has made their mad machine a bit more mental
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The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is one mad motorcycle that we have ridden till date. To put things into perspective, the front lifts up every time you whack the throttle open irrespective of the gear the motorcycle is in. Well, now KTM has pushed the envelope by unveiling the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. It is powered by an updated version of the 1,301cc LC8 V-twin engine which now makes 179PS.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Visually, it looks a lot more aggressive and mental than the outgoing model. There’s hardly any body panels and the entire trellis frame is exposed. It…
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