New 'Duke'

New 'Duke' KTM "brought to light" the prototype of the new KTM 1290 SUPERDUKER. The site was chosen the right - the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​in the UK.

Ran a "monster" on the track length of 1.8 km experienced racer, a former pilot of MotoGP, and now - a test pilot KTM Jeremy McWilliams (JeremyMcWilliams). Despite the fact that the bike is still a prototype, according to representatives of the KTM, it is very much in common with the production model in 1290 SUPER DUKE R, the production of which will start later this year. So, it's the same engine, borrowed from the 1190 RC8 R sportbike and repurposed to increase the torque.

Jeremy on his KTM, shod in slicks Dunlop, rode the track for 54 seconds, sometimes accelerating to 220 km / h - and sometimes on the back wheel. And here is what he says about his car: "I managed many high-performance motorcycles, but nothing compares to this monster. He totally fits the name. In the evening on the eve of the festival, first sat behind the wheel, I'd like crazy tomorrow - in order to drive it on the highway.

And I thought we had a pretty good idea - the reaction of the audience was just indescribable! Even Kevin Shvants told me that this bike at the festival, which pleased him most. He really wanted to ride it. As for the production version, I can say only one thing - buyers will not be disappointed in her. "

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