2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Review | First Ride скачать в хорошем качестве

2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Review | First Ride

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, Austria has updated its premier streetfighter with careful chassis, power, and electronic enhancements to make it more capable for riders racking up miles during the workweek grind or strafing apexes on weekends. We’ve outlined the technical updates in the 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R First Look Preview, so this review focuses on what it is like to ride. -- 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Chassis Since its introduction six years ago, the Super Duke R’s hyperactive handling was one of its weakest links. With a springy chassis that felt more akin to a V-twin-powered supermoto, we’re pleased to report the 2020 Super Duke R is more road-focused, and in line with the top competitors in this red-hot class. This was especially evident around the Portimão Circuit—a hilly 2.9-mile stop-and-go-style World Superbike circuit on the southern tip of Portugal. Here the Super Duke demonstrated its newfound poise with a chassis that has enhanced balance and sportbike-like pitch control. Much of the credit goes to the now linkage-equipped rear suspension and swingarm. This boosts grip off corners, maximizing the enhanced adhesion coefficient of the OE-fitted Bridgestone Battlax S22 rubber. Yet, even with the extra firmness from the suspension and tire, the Super Duke continues to deliver favorable bump absorption characteristics on public roads. As an optional accessory, the quickshifter’s auto-blip function maintains stability when downshifting at lean, plus mitigates clutch use. A handy hand-adjustable and measurement-engraved preload knob allows for easy ride height changes based on preference or payload. We preferred the +15 setting as it sharpened steering without compromising grip off turns. The shock also affords compression and rebound damping adjustment, however unlike the front suspension’s handy color-coded adjustment knobs, adjustment requires a flathead screwdriver. Another benefit is the ability to modify spring preload inside the fork. Red sliders visualize fork travel and allow you to tweak the setup accordingly, helping to ensure that you’re operating in the front suspension’s sweet spot. The lower and more forward position of the handlebar places more weight on the Battlax front tire and affords a more sportbike-like (but still forgiving) riding position. The bend also helps position the rider’s elbows up affording a more commanding stance. In typical KTM fashion, the handlebar can be shifted and the rider footrests can shift up or down via a neat and easy-to-adjust concentric sliding hub. The rider’s seat is more plush than we remember with plenty of room to move about the cockpit for this 6-foot rider. 2020 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Engine Power And Electronics KTM has been manufacturing its LC8 V-twin platform for years, and despite its age, engineers continue to breathe new life into this 1,301cc twin. Still a torque monster (to the tune of more than 60 pound-feet from as low as 2,500 revs, based on our last 2018 MY dyno test), the 75-degree twin has improved high-rpm performance—something it has historically lacked. Credit the ram-air intake which forces cool air into the airbox. It’s complemented by a set of showerhead fuel injectors. Together this gives Super Duke riders the best of both worlds. Short-shift and run a gear high, or pin the throttle in the lower cogs until redline. The orange bike is well-suited to either riding style. Plus the optional electronic quickshifter keeps the engine spinning in the meat of its wider powerband. The last time we dyno tested the 2018 Super Duke R, it belted out 154.7 hp. We estimate the updated mill is good for another 3–4 ponies at the top. Engine vibration is readily apparent through the controls, but it’s counteracted by the engine’s playful sound and punchy power delivery. Throttle response in any of the three power maps (Rain, Street, Sport) is spot-on (a testament to KTM’s ride-by-wire setup) and the bolder and brighter color TFT display make it easy to tweak electronic settings. However, there is a fair degree of engine vibration. In addition to the three power maps/modes, the Super Duke offers Track and Performance global modes. Here you can tweak countermeasures (traction and wheelie control) as well as Motor Slip Regulation (i.e., engine-brake control) and ABS. Find out more: https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/st... Videography: KTM AG/‪@AdamWaheed‬ Photography: KTM AG Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/Motorcyclist... Motorcyclist Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/motorcyc... Shop Products We Use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcycl... See more from us: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/