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The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a naked bike. Known as "The Beast" to its fans around the world. The 2014–2016 models suspension was considered to be too soft but the 2017 update has addressed this with stiffer springs. [1] [4] The 2016 model had compression ratio of 13.2:1 and 2017 model has increased compression ratio to 13.6:1. [1]
KTM LC8 engine. By August 1998, the design team settled on a 75-degree V-twin design, with emphasis on light weight and compact build. To do so, KTM assumed the entire R&D process in-house, and hired Claus Holweg as Project Manager from their Austrian neighbors Rotax. Within a year, the new 'LC8' engine line had its first dyno run on August 11 ...
KTM Adventure S. The KTM 990 Adventure is a dual-sport motorcycle produced in Austria by KTM. The bike is powered by the LC8 liquid cooled, four-stroke, DOHC 999 cc 75° V-twin engine, [1] producing around 78 kW (105 hp). It is capable of a top speed of around 123 mph (198 km/h). [2]
List of motorcycles by type of engine is a list of motorcycles by the type of motorcycle engine used by the vehicle, such as by the number of cylinders or configuration.. A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the direction of travel.
The KTM 1290 Super Adventure is a 1301 cc V-twin adventure touring motorcycle from the Austrian manufacturer KTM. KTM's first production year for this motorcycle was 2015. It was selected as the Cycle World best adventure bike of 2015. [1] The bike is marketed by KTM as a high performance adventure touring machine.
In 1978, [19] US subsidiary KTM North America Inc. was founded in Lorain, Ohio. In 1980, the company was renamed KTM Motor-Fahrzeugbau KG. [18] One year later, KTM had about 700 employees and a turnover of 750m. Schilling (about 54.5m. euros). International business then amounted to 76% of the company's turnover. [18]
The KTM 990 Super Duke was released in 2005 with updates in 2007 and 2012. In 2008 KTM released an R model which was available until 2011. For 2012 and 2013 KTM combined parts of the regular and R model sold the model as 990 Super Duke R. Production of the KTM 990 Super Duke R ended in 2013 and in 2014 the KTM 1290 Super Duke R was introduced.
KTM discontinued the model in 2009. Since before its discontinuation, the 950SE is coveted, achieving “legend” status among owners and enthusiasts, including offroad and rally-racing champions such as New Zealander Chris Birch: "In my mind, the 950 Super Enduro is the best hooligan's bike KTM ever made."