[Freakuk]

Seems to have went quiet on the 1290RR, or am I missing something ?

I thought it was being revealed last month???

 

[Preparation H]

I heard they have run out of Letter " R's "

 

[Bermo KTM]

or can't be R's ed

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

Ktm can't even get the standard R to the dealership. I'm still waiting for mine. Its a week late and I've still not been given a delivery date.

 

[Bermo KTM]

you can buy mine

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

you can buy mine

Its the wrong colour for me and its one of those 20 models with the dodgy wiring.

 

[Bermo KTM]

😝😝 only until a week Friday 😂

 

[Camac]

😝😝 only until a week Friday 😂

Could be up in flames by then.

 

[Bermo KTM]

I can only hope ! 😂 😂

 

[InfiniteCharlie]

Bit of carbon and a slip on.

Spotted: KTM 1290 Super Duke RR Looks Extra Sharp In Carbon Fiber

From these spy photos, it appears the rumored KTM 1290 Super Duke RR is indeed a reality. Check it out and see what you think, info coming.

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[WazzaDuke33]

Bit of carbon and a slip on.

Spotted: KTM 1290 Super Duke RR Looks Extra Sharp In Carbon Fiber

From these spy photos, it appears the rumored KTM 1290 Super Duke RR is indeed a reality. Check it out and see what you think, info coming.

www.rideapart.com

Amazing that, after a 4th incarnation and millions on R&D, it’s almost as light and powerful as my gen 1 😳🤣

 

[MacRR]

Looks like its got different wheels, forks and seat unit as well as the fugly akra can....

 

[Preparation H]

They saved most of the weight with the end can and it look's FKING awful and a price to match no doubt U could do the same with aftermarket carbon and SC Exhaust
Save your money get one of these
Products

 

[WazzaDuke33]

The whole exhaust is hideous

 

[Bollocks]

Looks like its got different wheels, forks and seat unit as well as the fugly akra can....

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Front brake cooling duct?

 

[InfiniteCharlie]

Same rear brake master cylinder.

 

[Bollocks]

Why is the front yellow reflector on the lower fork leg? Or am I seeing things.

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

I thought that was a gold fork as I'm guessing it's got the suspension upgrade. Is there a point to this bike or am I missing the point. Seems to be an r with power parts bits that anyone could put on their own bike. I thought limited editions were something special. If KTM aren't going to put a full Akra system on then they shouldn't have bothered at all. It's a bit half arsed.

 

[doc franco]

I thought that was a gold fork as I'm guessing it's got the suspension upgrade. Is there a point to this bike or am I missing the point. Seems to be an r with power parts bits that anyone could put on their own bike. I thought limited editions were something special. If KTM aren't going to put a full Akra system on then they shouldn't have bothered at all. It's a bit half arsed.

Yes--it seems the same idea as the 990R ---single seat ,probably "upgraded " (ie stiffer ) suspension and some cosmetic changes --carbon bits etc. The photo shows the Powerparts rearsets and tailtidy as well as the Akra endcan. Fork reflector looks mounted on the front mudguard bracket. It will need to meet EU5 regs,so I can`t see KTM upgrading the engine much ,if at all- particularly if the bike is only being produced in limited numbers. There`s no way it`ll be sold with the full Akra fitted as it won`t be EU5 legal for the road--I suppose the Akra could be supplied in a box as Ducati did with the Termi system on the 916SPS/998R etc. That will make it very expensive for what it is---as said a bit pointless.

 

[InfiniteCharlie]

I bet Wazza buys one.