Brabus, the supplier Mercedes-Benz is extremely powerfulbranching out in the world of motorcycle first. Mercedes-Benz doesn’t make a bike, so the regulator worked with KTM to turn the 1290 Super Duke R Evo into a limited edition model called the 1300 R.
Modifications are made to turn Super Duke R Evo into the 1300 R even more powerful changes Brabus make its cars. Nearly every external part has been tweaked or completely replaced. The 1300 R notably receives a circular LED headlight, redesigned side panels with carbon fiber, shorter and lower handlebars, and a slim, reverse-swept tail. The Monoblock Z nine-spoke forged wheels add a finishing touch to the look, but it’s the attention to detail that makes this car stand out. The brake For example, the clutch lever and adjustment pin are CNC machined, and the shift lever can be set in one of three positions (including optional reverse gear).
The 5-inch thin-film semiconductor display allows riders to quickly access a variety of bike and ambient data, and make adjustments to the semi-active suspension, offering six modes different shock absorbers. And, this motorcycle is designed to go all year round: it has five-speed heated grips and heated seats with stitching reminiscent of those tuned by Brabus.
Power comes from a 1.3-liter V-twin that churns out 180 horsepower and 103 pound-feet of torque, impressive numbers when we’re talking about a bike of the largest scale. 428 board. Brabus quotes a 0 to 60 mph time as 3.2 seconds, and for those brave enough to explore the speedometer’s upper limit, the top speed is 170 mph. It’s the same basic engine that powers the 1290 Super Duke R Evo, though it exhales through Brabus’ signature twin exhaust system and it spins the rear wheels through a six-speed gearbox.
KTM will start taking orders for Rs 1300 on February 14, 2022, at 3pm in Germany, 9am in New York and 6am in California. Pricing has yet to be announced, but we do know that production will be limited to 154 pieces – 77 will be available in Magma Red and 77 will be available in Signature Black. For context, the 1290 Super Duke R Evo has a base price of $19,599 in the United States.
