Contemplating a gen 2 or gen 3 R. This will be my first KTM. I picked up an FZ09 two years ago and have been loving the naked bike style since. Now I’m considering either a 2019 or 2020 1290 SDR, but I’m on the fence. The ‘19 is a gen 2 correct?only a single year generation?
The 890 Duke R gets brake and suspension upgrades compared to its 790 Duke brother, as well as a burlier motor. KTM. The new suspension and its greater wheel travel (5.5/5.9 inches front/rear
They were also standard equipment on the 2019 model, but the MSRP had increased to $20,499. The base price for the 2023 model is $19,799 – back below the crucial $20K mark – but the side cases
Euro 5 emissions haven’t sapped much performance either, with KTM claiming 160 horsepower and 101.8 lb-ft of torque — down 1.4 points compared to the 2020 model. KTM proves it’s “all-in” in the liter-plus-sized naked bike segment with its new and most certainly improved 2020 1290 Super Duke R ($18,699). For 2020, Aust The 1290 Super Duke R offers a lot of power and torque but it rides easy. The traction control is genius, especially on small slippery roads. It makes you keep calm, not worried.”. Alex Penklis/Australian Motorcycle News/Australia/personal bike: Yamaha R6 racebike. “It’s a fun bike. Plenty of power, also down low. . 943 645 867 762 988 930 838 658

ktm 1290 super duke r 2019 vs 2020