KTM released the first images of its 1290 Super Duke R Prototype today at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. With power numbers estimated to be in the 180 - 200 hp range, teamed with a curb weight said to be 'unbelievably low,' the 1290 Super Duke R is going to have a ridiculous power-to-weight ratio. KTM…

…riding the KTM on the track is keeping your momentum up and shifting early as well - it's just plain not a bike that likes to be revved."" Similar to the Ducati, the Super Duke employs a hydraulically-actuated clutch, six-speed transmission and chain final drive. Not only is the KTM's clutch easier…

…immediately turned into forward thrust, whether that be on the open road or around town. KTM has put together an impressively smooth gearbox on the Super Duke. Effortless shifts are just one of the highlights of KTM's sporting tour de force. The power is smooth and progressive from just a whiff of throttle…

…tapered moto-style bars have vibration-dampened mirrors that actually provide a decent blur-free vision of the carnage left in the Super Duke's wake. The 2007 KTM 990 Super Duke will not be found on many superbike starting grids in the United States, but if you happen to line up next to one you had better…

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…Welcome the competitors to Motorcycle-USA’s 2010 Streetfighter Shootout IV. The 2010 Ducati Streetfighter, 2010 Kawasaki Z1000, and 2008 KTM 990 Super Duke. Which one will come out on top? Buell’s exit has allowed Ducati to inherit the top spot by default, which once again competes with its 2010…

Duke lovers will have something new to lust over in 2010 with a 690 R model said to produce 70 horsepower. Fans of the big Super Duke were treated to the 990 R version, but for 2010, the littlest Duke gets an upgrade option as well. The 2010 KTM Duke 690 R ups the ante over the standard model which…

…thrilling way to experience off-road riding. Need proof? Look no further than the Kawasaki KDX220R. Recently, we had been pushing our Editor, Kevin Duke, to procure a 220R for testing purposes for quite some time and after a few months of badgering him, he finally came through. I had only ridden a two…

…interesting beginning with this weekend's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Related Articles 2007 KTM Super Duke First Ride 2008 KTM 1190 RC8 First Ride The KTM 990 Super Duke is the 11th different motorcycle approved and homologated for AMA Pro Daytona SportBike competition, and one of…

…proud to introduce the dual RS-3C exhaust systems for the KTM 990 Super Duke . The new dual RS-3C builds upon the perennially popular and performance-minded RS-3 shape, but with carbon fiber cone end caps that really ratchets up the Super Duke a few notches in the looks department. Yoshimura has released…