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OFFICIAL: KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO Breaks Cover With Semi Active Suspension

KTM has officially unveiled the 2022 1290 Super Duke R EVO that comes with a host of important upgrades.

The 2022 model year now gets the second-generation WP Semi-Active APEX suspension and quick turn throttle, whcih has a 7-degree less twist than before.

However, to experience the full feature of the semi-active suspension, customers need to purchase KTM’s ‘Suspension Pro’ package that gets you Track, Advanced and Auto suspension settings.

According to the Austrian firm, the Advanced setting allow riders to adjust the damping to suit their preferences meanwhile the Auto setting lets KTM adapt the suspension while on the go.

The 2022 KTM Super Duke R EVO also features auto-levelling preload settings, that set up the dynamic of the motorcycle according to the rider’s weight and preference.

It also features an anti-dive function that can be turned on and off.

Higher-Spec KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO To Break Cover Soon

KTM is set to roll out another hyper naked motorcycle from its Mattighofen factory in Austria.

According to reports by Asphalt and Rubber, KTM plans to launch the higher-spec 1290 Super Duke R EVO that promises a substantial upgrade than the recently launched Super Duke RR.

Reported to be unveiled as a 2022 model, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO features a series of top-notch components that includes a new lightweight chassis and a quick-action throttle with 65-degree movement.

However, the most significant change is the introduction of an all-new WP Apex semi-active suspension.

While further detail remains scarce, the 1290 Super Duke R EVO could entice those who missed out on the limited to just 500 units Super Duke RR.

(Source: Asphalt & Rubber)

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