KTM’s 1290 Superduke R will take your breath away

Probably the most exciting bike unveiled lately, the KTM 1290 Superduke R prototype, might have the best power-to-weight ratio ever! It’s an ultra light, trellis framed naked bike, powered by a massive 1290cc version of the RC8R V-Twin engine that’s expected to produce somewhere between 180 and 200 horsepower by the time it’s launched on the market.

It also features a lot of carbon fibre elements, drive by wire, electronic rider assistance and a new prototype WP suspension for a smooth ride. Thanks to the removal of everything that’s not entirely necessary on a bike, the Superduke R is expected to weight a lot less than the RC8 R bike which already tips the scales at just 200 kg with a full tank.